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STOP! Don't do this if you have osteoporosis
I am starting this thread hoping people will post things they've done that they have regretted, for one reason or another, when suffering from osteoporosis.
I'm going to start the conversation with a list of things we've learned already, and we are newbies!
1. Lift objects heavier than recommended by your physician (for my husband, that means nothing heavier than 5 pounds right now, with 3 fractures).
2. Don't bend at the waist! He got a fracture bending to empty the dishwasher.
3. Be cautious when driving - avoid rough roads, bumps, and go very slow over speed bumps.
4. We had planned to go on a boating tour (on a commercial fishing boat) on the ocean. After seeing a boat rocking and bouncing over choppy water we decided not to go.
5. Do not slouch when sitting in a chair or couch. If you're going to rest for any period of time on a couch elevate your legs (per our physical therapist).
6. Do not try any exercises until you have cleared it with your doctor, especially before your doctor confirms your fracture is stable.)
Please add to the discussion. I think this could be useful to people, especially people new to this.
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@isabelle7 thank you for this. I'm curious on where you read about just lifting 5 pounds of weight. I have been reading about Onero and other programs that when you have osteopososis you should be able to lift much more than that. Some doctors advise to start using weights and increasing the weight after you reach 15 reps with ease, Help! I'm confused. I'm hearing so many conflicting thoughts on weight training.
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2 Reactions@yogagirl osteoporosis is really a spectrum, not a line. Some on here really need to avoid lifting much at all and others may be able to lift a helpful amount without problems. I have fractures and can't lift much at all. So for me any discussion of lifting feels dangerous! Clearly there are women with mild osteoporosis who are still benefiting from lifting weights. They may even still be ice-skating or riding a horse! I walk 🙂
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2 Reactions@windyshores Yes. Everyone has their own individual situation. Agree!
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1 Reactionafter my bone density test last year, I got that diagnosis..5 pounds is way too light for me..I am 5'6" about 135 lbs, but I have been a gym rat, athlete runner, all my life, so I lift, yoga, etc. run 3/4 times a week about 15 minutes max, and I use a 15 pound kettleball, for my back, shoulders, abs, arms, exercises...I've heard you should feel resistance, it should not be easy, but also if your arms are quivering, etc..listen to your body, and decrease weight..you have to find that happy place...a personal trainer could help you..I had that meeting years ago
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2 ReactionsHere is a great new interview with Dr. Keith McCormick
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/critically-speaking/id1463016517
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2 ReactionsI had I guess my baseline DEXA scan in 2016. My doctor ordered another one which I had today and was told I have Osteoporosis and had significant bone density loss since my first one. My mother had a pretty severe case with 3 compressed disc’s in her back. She was basically bedridden until her sudden death from a pulmonary aneurysm. I don’t want any of that! I have had no fractures yet, thank goodness! I was called today and scheduled to see someone as soon as possible, not sure what will happen, expecting medication and instructions to get exercising. I appreciate this thread of information and support and will be watching! Thank you!
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5 ReactionsI had a lumpectomy and 24 axial nodes removed followed by radiation and put on letrezole. I have osteoporosis and a crack in my T12 which causes a lot of pain standing or walking. Now I am very nervous about continuing the letrezole as I already feel as if my bones are made of glass. I'm nearly 80 and already rather frail so I don't want to risk fractures at this stage of life. What I want to know is the percentage risk of fractures versus the recurrence of cancer if I discontinue the estrogen blocker. Anyone with numbers for this scenario?
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1 ReactionGood morning,
Has anyone taken these bone supplements: Calciven, OceanEssence or BoneUp or used any of Kevin Ellis’, Bone Coach products? I’m uncertain which ones to try after being newly diagnosed with Osteoporosis.
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
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1 ReactionBTW, I’m 67
I listed to an orthopedic surgeon talk about Algeacal plus. He recommended it, but I haven’t taken it yet. I have Osteopenia and my oncologist wants me to take Zometa every 6 months.