Check your height.

When I was 15 I was 4 foot 11 and a half inches. When my height was measured in my late 50's for something, can't remember what and was 4 foot 10 and a half. I'm now 70.imabit s are to measure myself now. Everyone over 12 years old is taller than me. ??

Hetty58 I wish!!

Don't we all have a yearly check up with the GP? Mine includes height, weight and blood pressure. I thought it was standard for the over 60s.

No change at 5ft 6....I'm 57

Was 5’8 in youth Now 5’7” just been told I’ve osteopenia!

I am 4ft 10 ins last time I checked my height, have been for years.I am 77 now will check on my birthday.
One of my granddaughters is same height and build as me the rest are much taller, and I have two great grandsons who are growing taller each time I see them.

I remember my granny looking up at me walking beside me and saying, 'Im much taller than you really.' Sadly she really wasn't any more.

I was 5ft 4 1/2 and I am now 5ft 2 inches. I have, and have always had a poor sense of balance, so usually manage to trip up or fall over a couple of times every year. I have yet to break anything, or even bruise very much, so I treat these falls as a bone density check.

I come from a long line of shrinkers, apparently! I've lost two inches, according to the hospital. So I had an osteoporosis test but I'm fine.

I hope I don’t shrink - I will be all ‘width’ and no ‘length’ - what a sight I shall be ?

I was 5' 4" . Got my height measured when I registered at my GP surgery when we moved. I was 5' 3 and a half. I had a bone density scan after I fractured my wrist about 12 years ago.
Nothing more was mentioned so I'm not bothered.

muse

I was 6’1” at the age of 16
I’m now 6’ 1/2” at the age of 73.

Love my height more now than when I was 16.

Wish my weight had stayed the same !

Oh how I would love to be as tall as you muse. It would be especially useful when working out my BMI. ?

I was 5ft 4in when i was 16,i am 5ft 2and a bit now.

I used to be a short 5ft 2, but am now an even shorter 5ft 1 (I'm 63). My GP and the hospital are aware but aren't concerned (nor am I) as my bone density is good.

5ft 6in in my youth and 5ft 6in now in my late sixties.

If anyone is concerned about osteoporosis, ask for a DEXA scan. I was found to have a precursor to osteoporosis when I had a scan after breaking my leg. I took meds for five years and I’m now back within normal range.

I was 6’1” at the age of 16
I’m now 6’ 1/2” at the age of 73.

Love my height more now than when I was 16.

Wish my weight had stayed the same !

Shinamae

I am 69 now was 5 foot seven but I have shrunk to 5 foot five ?

I actually put it down to all the walking I have done as I have never driven a car…?

My mother did too Espee and its one of my reasons for staying on hrt .She was only 5 foot tall when she was young and barely 4 ft 7 when she died ,in an incredible amount of pain despite getting some treatment in her late 70's.I wouldn't wish that on anyone .
Strangely when I was measured at my HRT check this year I was taller than I thought I was ,I told the nurse she was havering but she did it agin and got another nurse to do it too and I am officially 5 ft 3...and a half .Must be the pilates ....lol

Urmstongran

You do seem keen to medicate Esspee. ?

My mother really suffered from osteoporosis Urmstongran.

I like to make people aware that your doctor can help but the earlier you get treatment the better.

It is so easy to be unaware of how weak your bones are getting but just one measurement a year could give you a far better quality of life as you grow older.

I have shrunk by two inches. Spinal fractures caused it. I am now 5ft.

I always wanted to be 5ft 6in! No chance!!.

This is difficult because I've always added at least half an inch to my height, sometimes an inch. Everyone in my family is taller than me. So I'm not quite sure what my starting height is.

Yes, the Height/Width ratio re-adjusted to my hips so overall its still the same

Crikey, if I shrink I will be under 5 feet. No wonder my GC feel like giants! Will measure later.

I am 69 now was 5 foot seven but I have shrunk to 5 foot five ?

No, I haven’t shrunk. My height is checked when I have my health MOT.