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Younger than usual with severe osteoporosis

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Aug 21 6:28pm | Replies (55)
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@activebcgal

Thanks for commenting. I'm glad you've been fracture free to this point. Way to go!!!
I've substituted vigorous walking for biking, so I can keep the risk level down while I decide what chances I'm willing to take, or not take, going forward.
To build my fracture resistance, I started meds (alendrolate) and I started a supervised program of non-twisting, spine stabilizing exercises and lifting of 5-10lb weights. So far, so good, though it's very early days.
On the subject of weights: I'm curious if your doctor has a rationale for the 8 lb weights. Do you know what led him/her to recommend that number?

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researchmaven | @researchmaven | Aug 20 7:19am

I will check, activebcgal. I do have a small frame and my spine is my worst Dexa score. Maybe she has a range based on that.

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researchmaven | @researchmaven | Aug 21 10:07am

activebcgal,

I checked with my specialist and she said that the 8 lb recommendation for a weight limit was based on what she knew about me. I have a slight frame and tend to cardio and shun upper body exercises. She cautioned against generalizing the recommendation she gave me to others.

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