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Recently diagnosed with osteoporosis and I am terrified
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I understand the fear and careful movement. I have severe osteoporosis with risk of fracture. I’m on evenity. Month seven shots this week. I relate to the moving so deliberately. The unnatural movement has caused me to be unbalanced! My Apple Watch tells me I have walked 50 flights of steps most days! ( no way)
I’m 75 yo, work out with a trainer in a group 2 times per week, and walk. This week I am going to get pt to assist with balance. Wasn’t a problem to get the prescription. ( some states no longer require pt prescription.) I’m very active, out and about in community, etc. Hoping that the pt will help with balance and make me feel more confident.
Best to all on this journey.
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@barbyb50 Thank you so much for the encouragement! I really need to read things like this to keep me from feeling so alone and afraid.
Does your trainer specialize in working with people with osteoporosis?
I have been an avid runner for many years and have run several marathons, countless half marathons, 10s and 5k races. I have a shelf full of medals. Now I'm afraid to even walk 😀 It's confusing because some people say it's OK to continue running and others say it increases the risk of stress fractures, so walking is the exercise of choice. I've been walking and that's been going OK.
I live in a northern climate (Minnesota) and the thought of trying to navigate through life on snow- and ice-covered sidewalks is terrifying. It's going to be an extra long winter.
Thanks again! Your response was very helpful!