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Fracturing easily - how do you manage everyday life?
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Jul 5 7:10pm | Replies (48)Comment receiving replies
@isabelle7 I still make mistakes. For instance, plants are heavier after watering and I leaned over to move it and had a lot of pain. But no fractures thanks to Tymlos.
After awhile, once medicated and improved, I have gotten less scared of fracturing (it's been 3 years) though I still have an occasional x-ray to make sure!
I don't carry things in front of me. For instance, a small pack of water bottles. I carry them on the side or in a bag over my shoulder.
There are a lot of tricks! And the meds really help!
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That is so true about plants being heavier after they're watered. I'm sorry you hurt yourself and glad you didn't have fractures. We'll be starting him on Forteo in a couple of weeks. His new endicronologist has ordered calcitonin for pain for two weeks, then start Forteo. We should have the calcitonin in a couple days.
That's great to hear that over time, and with medications, you're less scared. That makes me hopeful. I don't blame you for having the occasional x-ray. I think it's wise to keep on top of this and also the DEXA scan periodically. Not sure how often.
Good advice not carrying things in front of you. I'll relay that info to him. Love the tips and tricks!! So thankful for Connect and the sweet people here willing to share their knowledge and experiences.