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Anyone got any advice about osteoporosis?

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Dollymixtures Wed 11-Oct-23 20:59:45

I’ve just been today for a bone scan and I’ve definitely got osteoporosis. I had no idea obviously, it was just advised by a doctor as a general thing. I’ve lost over three inches in height and I’m suddenly a stone less than I was as well! I’ve got to be careful walking about in slippy conditions and don’t stand on stools etc in the house! Frightens you to death, seeing as I hadn’t the faintest till this afternoon!

On this same doctor’s advice I’ve started taking vitamin D each day but I’m told my GP will probably give me calcium as well and maybe another medicine as well. Anyone with a similar story?

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Rosamund45 Sat 11-May-24 16:41:06

Thanks for info and advice...much appreciated.
Was diagnosed fibromyalgia 18 years ago so have always had aches and pains but how I feel now is horrendous. Next tablet on Monday....hmm

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Norah Sat 11-May-24 17:10:32

Perhaps ask to have a parathyroid scan.

After parathyoid surgery I was advised vitamin D3, calcium citrate, and 6 monthly injections. I'll never regain my height, however each year my osteoporosis scans are very slightly better.

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Gossamerbeynon1945 Sat 11-May-24 19:16:09

I have it. The only difference is I have AMD' and my balance has completely gone. I haven' tbroken anything yet. ut Im not looking forward to it. ,

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