Results of the bone density scan
Well like they said my bone density scan was really bad and i now have osteoporosis! Whats the worst that can happen...i could shrink!! hehehe!
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Yes, you will shrink, but so
Yes, you will shrink, but so will the rest of us, if from nothing else...age!! I, too, was dx with osteoporosis in my spine and osteopenia in my hips. I really don't think it's the end of the world and I haven't started taking any medications for it yet. I am faithfully taking calcium and vit d3 daily, exercising 5 times a week and eating foods that are good for bone health. My mother had osteopososis but managed to control her's with medication. I will see a new family practice doctor in the near future and will discuss this at that time. Good luck and let me know what your doctor recommends.0 -
What did they say about the mass in your chest wallMyTurnNow said:Yes, you will shrink, but so
Yes, you will shrink, but so will the rest of us, if from nothing else...age!! I, too, was dx with osteoporosis in my spine and osteopenia in my hips. I really don't think it's the end of the world and I haven't started taking any medications for it yet. I am faithfully taking calcium and vit d3 daily, exercising 5 times a week and eating foods that are good for bone health. My mother had osteopososis but managed to control her's with medication. I will see a new family practice doctor in the near future and will discuss this at that time. Good luck and let me know what your doctor recommends.
Did they say anything about the mass you said you felt in your chest wall?
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Like MyTurnNow said,MyTurnNow said:Yes, you will shrink, but so
Yes, you will shrink, but so will the rest of us, if from nothing else...age!! I, too, was dx with osteoporosis in my spine and osteopenia in my hips. I really don't think it's the end of the world and I haven't started taking any medications for it yet. I am faithfully taking calcium and vit d3 daily, exercising 5 times a week and eating foods that are good for bone health. My mother had osteopososis but managed to control her's with medication. I will see a new family practice doctor in the near future and will discuss this at that time. Good luck and let me know what your doctor recommends.
Like MyTurnNow said, osteoporosis can be controlled with medication.
Good luck in your treatment of it.
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They determend that i hadMyTurnNow said:Yes, you will shrink, but so
Yes, you will shrink, but so will the rest of us, if from nothing else...age!! I, too, was dx with osteoporosis in my spine and osteopenia in my hips. I really don't think it's the end of the world and I haven't started taking any medications for it yet. I am faithfully taking calcium and vit d3 daily, exercising 5 times a week and eating foods that are good for bone health. My mother had osteopososis but managed to control her's with medication. I will see a new family practice doctor in the near future and will discuss this at that time. Good luck and let me know what your doctor recommends.
They determend that i had osteoporosis in my spine and right hip and osteopenia in my left hip. My doc put me on Boniva...but im not starting it till after surgery on the 14th.0 -
Wishing you good luck onjo jo said:They determend that i had
They determend that i had osteoporosis in my spine and right hip and osteopenia in my left hip. My doc put me on Boniva...but im not starting it till after surgery on the 14th.
Wishing you good luck on Boniva jojo! Hoping it helps you!0 -
How is a bone density testDianeBC said:Wishing you good luck on
Wishing you good luck on Boniva jojo! Hoping it helps you!
How is a bone density test performed? Thinking about asking my dr for one after rads.0 -
Jo Joms.sunshine said:How is a bone density test
How is a bone density test performed? Thinking about asking my dr for one after rads.
Sorry. . It can be controlled and even bones can be rebuild. I am glad that it was caught early.How is your vitamin D3 level? you might need extra dose of it (50,000 weekly). I am sure you have taken Ca supplement as well as exercisers . Your sense of humor is amassing, keep staying positive.
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