Does the anxiety or fear of this prognosis ever get better?

Posted by rudysmom @rudysmom, 1 day ago

Maybe it’s just me, but since my diagnosis a few weeks ago my anxiety is through the roof. I made appointments with 2 different Endocrinologist and I have my first appointment tomorrow, hoping it will help put me at ease. As soon as I wake up in the morning it’s the first thing I think of or even in the night if I wake up to roll over. The information is so overwhelming do this not that, then you’ll read something saying the total opposite. The statistic of 1 out of 2 women will get a fracture is mind numbing. I feel like I’m doomed no matter what I do. Every time I get a twinge in my back I now think, here we go. I’m 60 and have no other health problems and take no medications, yet. I exercise every day now and listen to books on tape to get mind focused on something else. I’m not afraid to do the work, just afraid of the future outcomes, which I know I can’t control, but anxiety and fear have their own ideas.

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gracierose | @gracierose | 19 hours ago

Going through same as you described!!! It is overwhelming sometimes and difficult to process…keep pushing thru and know you’re not alone!

daisy17 | @daisy17 | 17 hours ago

Yes, it does get better. It helps to remind yourself that bones change very slowly. So you have time to do research on medications, supplements, exercise and other things that can help.

For example, in Japan they prescribe high doses of Vitamin K in the forms of MK-4 and MK-7, which show promise in improving bone density with little to no side effects. I just posted a discussion on this today in this support group. I am taking two forms of Vitamin K in high doses: 180mcg Menaquinone-7 (MK7) - TrueVantage brand and 45,000 mcg (45 mg) of vitamin K2 (menaquinone-4) - Life Extension K2 High Potency brand

bswpb | @bswpb | 14 hours ago

It’s disconcerting for sure and I opted to take meds this time because I have had multiple fractures all due to accidents of one sort or another and am hoping the meds will prevent more fractures. It will make you crazy if you dwell on it too much. The decision to take the meds was agonizing for me because of the side effects. I finally just put my faith in the fact that God is in control and for the most part go about my life without stressing over it. Sometimes it’s not easy but I think it gets better. All you can do is do your best. Try to eat right, exercise, take meds if you choose or go a natural route. I know people that have had good results with natural protocols but it requires lots of supplements that are costly, eating well and being diligent about exercise. I take meds and supplements and try to eat healthy and exercise best I can. It’s a struggle! You can do it!