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Osteoporosis and lower back pain

Posted by kdickerson @kdickerson, Dec 23, 2024

Hi everyone and thank you for taking time to read my post. I am 58 and healthy- retired teacher and now teach 3 days Reading Intervention. Here is my issue- I have severe osteoporosis and, to be honest, I’m scared. My hips are mild to moderate but my spine is in the range 3.2 to 3.4. I love my doctor and trust him completely. His plan is to start Evenity then Prolia. Can someone share experience with pain? My lower back hurts off and on all day but worse in the mornings. Thank you all so much.

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osteoresearch | @osteoresearch | Dec 26, 2024

I agree -sugar and flour is like throwing grit in a machine. Sugar also feeds cancer cells. The best thing you can do is remove these two things 1st! Esp. If you suffer from bloating, fatigue, constipation and/or headaches.
Then get away from processed foods. Unprocessed whole natural foods and lots of color will support your bodies needs. No need to “diet” just eat fresh with lots of variety.

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foreseta | @foreseta | Dec 26, 2024
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@imallears

@kdickerson

Hi,
I am 83 and have had osteoporosis for many years, I do not take any drugs…my choice. For me, exercise is the only way to prevent lower back pain. There are specific exercises that will help. Aside from daily walking, I have 3 active senior gym classes daily. We learned how to stretch and how to stretch our hamstrings. I stretch my hamstrings in the morning (using my kitchen table)..each leg a minimum of 40 seconds and also at night…sometimes during the day. We are all too sedentary and sit too much . I find myself doing short spurts of stretching and mini exercise routines throughout the day. If there are no senior gym classes available to you, try to find some online stretching routines and do them religiously. It will make a world of difference in how you feel.

Also, check your diet and try to eliminate any inflammatory foods you may be eating. Adopt this approach of exercise and diet and you will see your mental and physical self improve so much you won’t recognize yourself. Doctors seem to go straight to drugs as a solution. Obviously, in my case , I don’t agree.

Good luck

FL Mary

FL Mary

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Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia.
Tengo 59 años y me acaban de detectar osteoporosis. T -3,7.
No quiero tomar medicación. Solo vitamina D3, ya que la tengo muy baja y empezar con un plan de entrenamiento con peso, además de caminatas y pilates.
Mañana veré a mi endocrina, para comprobar los resultados de las últimas pruebas.
Gracias por compartir

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imallears | @imallears | Dec 26, 2024

@foreseta

Just a quick comment. Take the combo d3 k2 instead of
D3 alone and make sure your supplements are from a reputable source .

FL Mary

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foreseta | @foreseta | Dec 26, 2024

Merci Marie.
La D3 je l'achète en pharmacie (Kern Pharma) et j'ai la K2 achetée chez WeightWorld.
Pensez-vous que c'est bien?
Je vous remercie par avance.
Estefanía

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redlo | @redlo | Dec 27, 2024
In reply to @windyshores "@kdickerson I have always been told that osteoporosis does not cause pain- until we fracture. Have..." + (show)
@windyshores

@kdickerson I have always been told that osteoporosis does not cause pain- until we fracture. Have you had an x-ray to see if you have any hidden fractures? If not your back pain may have another cause. Have you been to PT? Had any imaging?

Evenity works quickly. My friend went from -4 something to borderline in a year.

When you finish, you might want to research Prolia vs Reclast as a follow-up. You are young so you will have to, at some point, transition to Reclast from Prolia and that can be very tricky.

Many of us benefit from Keith McCormick's book "Great Bones" which explains Prolia rebound, which is a scary problem that happens when stopping. One year might be helpful then Reclast, according to McCormick's latest opinions. I also watch Dr. Ben Leder on YouTube for info! But your own doctor is probably the best resource!

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I too recommend. Mccormick bk. I have spine issues. After seeing his pros and cons for meds and talking to him, I chose Forteo or Tymlos. And will follow up with a recast. (I don't have a Dr. I am confident with)
Wish you the best

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njx58 | @njx58 | Dec 27, 2024

One thing to keep in mind is that you can have back issues apart from osteoporosis.

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patwerthman | @patwerthman | 23 hours ago

So back pain may or may not be related to osteoporosis

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gravity3 | @gravity3 | 23 hours ago
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So back pain may or may not be related to osteoporosis

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Exactly. For instance I have osteoporosis and spinal stenosis, disc degeneration and spondylolisthesis. I am 76.

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patwerthman | @patwerthman | 22 hours ago
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Exactly. For instance I have osteoporosis and spinal stenosis, disc degeneration and spondylolisthesis. I am 76.

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So with osteoporosis there’s no pain?

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gravity3 | @gravity3 | 20 hours ago
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So with osteoporosis there’s no pain?

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The most common symptom of osteoporosis... unfortunately...is fracture and that I have heard is extremely painful. Fortunately I have never had a fracture. I learned I had osteoporosis when my doctor asked me to have a dexa scan.

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