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STOP! Don't do this if you have osteoporosis
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@paulineae we are sometimes told that we can fracture hugging someone or doing something like turning over in bed. This is indeed scary but I personally don't worry about turning over in bed. Getting out of bed, for awhile after my fractures, I was careful to roll before sitting up. Getting out of the tub I also kind of roll before standing. It is certainly valuable to learn the best ways to move, often from a PT and/or OT.
I think that doctors are trying to help by communicating risk but in the end being that scared is not helpful! As long as we are being treated, I like a more positive message!
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Certainly agree about the positive message! I, too, don't worry too much about turning in bed, although on nights that I can't sleep and find myself turning over multiple times, I am more careful. As far as getting out of bed, my PT taught me to roll on my side then push up using my arm/elbow to propel myself upright to a sitting position. I also use a variation of this technique (without the rolling) to get out of the car: I use my arm to push my body out of the car. I am also mindful of my movements although I know it takes just one careless misstep that can result in pain or worse, a fracture. We learn to adapt to a new way of moving (and living) and move on . . . because we really don't have much of a choice.