Osteoporosis and lower back pain

Welcome @lesliehawkinson, Osteoarthritis falls under the Bone, Joints & Muscle Support Group - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/arthritis-and-joint-conditions-268850/. You can find all of the Osteoarthritis discussions by searching Connect. Here's a list of all of the related discussions for Osteoarthritis - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/discussions/?search=osteoarthritis.

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Thanks for this info! I searched 'mattress topper' in the group and was surprised anything came up. This is something I've been contemplating myself but I'm unsure about the type and brand of mattress topper to get. There are so many out there! I have upper back discomfort/pain that I'm sure must be associated with the osteoporosis and also some knee pain at times. My husband also has degenerative disks and finds it difficult to stay in one position for any length of time. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thank you so much to everyone in this forum group. You're all wonderful!

Try looking for a saatva mattress topper. Pricey but it has helped both of us.

Maybe google for your conditions and see what topper comes up as best. Then narrow it down, and read customer reviews. We ordered a Viscosoft Topper that was an improvement. I think our old one had ceased to be of value, so perhaps anything would have been an improvement! I agree that there are lots of choices,

Hi. I have severe osteoporosis and was advised to start Prolia injections because if ibs issues. I could only take 2 injections (1 year). I developed a bad skin reaction and infection. I wanted to stop treatment all together but 3 drs influenced Ed me to try another med. I only agreed to Alendronate which is the o e I was afraid if with Ibs. So far I have done 9 treatments. I dislike being on med cause my stomach gets upset and I have a dry mouth and general lousy feeling. My personal feeling g is of being sorry I started , yet I’m afraid to stop. I don’t want to discourage you but I’m just explaining my thoughts. I read the posts every day and worry. I go back to my rheumatologist next month and will need to decide my future . Good luck to you. I hope you read more favorable posts.

Thanks very much for the brand info. I'll check this out today. Very much appreciate it!

Hi, you literally have the exact same diagnosis I have minus I have severe scoliosis so the degeneration of my spine is what my osteoporosis is so severe. I take Tymlos now for bone density. I hope in May when they test my bone density that the Tymlos help me out.

Yes, I've tried the googling and have discovered there is quite a variety. I'll check out the Viscosoft, I believe I ran across it online. These toppers all seem to be vacuum packed. Did yours arrive that way and did you have any difficulty with it filling out properly?

Thanks again.