Soft bones?

Hi Foxglove 77
It sounds as if you had a hard knock. I broke my wrist when falling down the stairs and also had to have a plate added. Now one would not know I broke my wrist as there is only a small lump that one can only vaguely notice.

As for your soft bones, you are correct in taking vitamin D but try adding one with calcium also.
I have had osteoporosis for many years now but still able to climb up a steep hill while on my daily walk. I do have to have an injection every ,6 months.
Take care
Cath

You will likely receive an appt for a bone density scan; I broke my wrist about 5 years ago, bone density scan revealed I had Osteopenia (the stage prior to Osteoporosis), I have taken Alendronic Acid ever since and whilst I am still osteopenic it has reversed it to some extent; ie I was previously halfway along the scale between Osteopenia and Osteoporosis, now I am only just over the line between Osteopenia and normal

Sorry for you Foxglove. I’m another with osteoporosis, you’d never guess to look at me I’m sure. It’s from years of thyroid medication and occasional steroids for my chest. I had a fracture of my ankle which occasioned a dexa scan.
I walk a lot and try to skip. I tale calciD tablets and something called Raloxifene. Hopefully you can get a Dexa scan to sort this out properly.

You need a bone density test and an appointment with a consultant.

I am 69. 10 years ago I was diagnosed with Hypophosphatasia. It is a rare genetic, metabolic disease with many varying symptoms including ‘softer bones’, similar to osteoporosis but not the same. It has been a struggle as some people do not always experience symptoms. Others have a few problems. My teeth have been terrible since my youth and cost me a fortune in dentistry! I have broken 8 bones and have had calcium leaking from bone in my foot causing disability. However, panic and misinformation don’t help. Soft bones as a term is too loosely used in relation to breakages. A blood test is part of an HPP diagnosis. A referral to a regional unit is necessary. Regular DEXA scans are necessary. I take vit D and calcium and other treatment. Osteoporosis is more likely than HPP and we women are more prone to that. Hence women over the menopause break bones when they fall. Soft bones should not ever be a casual reference because for some like me, Soft Bones is a thing. Because I have had a proper diagnosis and assessment for the condition. So sorry for the babbling! I love Gransnet. So many lovely people. Thank you!

I had a dexa scan years ago which revealed osteoporosis in my spine and one hip and osteopeania in the other hip. I took alendronic acid for a few years but stopped it as I hated it and was worried about jaw bone necrosis. The specialist wanted to give me stronger medication via an infusion, but the appointment didn't come through and I went off the idea. May I suggest that everyone who has osteoporosis has a simple blood test to rule out coeliac disease? Many people have osteoporosis because they are coeliac. Being coeliac means you don't absorb vitamins and minerals as you should. A strict gluten free diet means you will absorb vitamains and minerals more efficiently and won't be at extra risk of cancer etc.....

Diet also part of the equation - alkalising and acidifying foods
The website Save Our Bones is definitely worth checking out - useful short newsletters on latest research, exercises and nutrition info/recipes.

Milliedog
Yes, very good advice.

I sympathise. I broke my right wrist two years ago at the age of 77. Like you it was a severe break and I had to have surgery, and all is well now. Nobody mentioned soft bones and I wonder if I have them as 11 years ago I had a bad fall and broke three bones in my left arm requiring surgery.