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Any non fracture members?

Posted by rudysmom @rudysmom, May 18 7:24am

I guess I’m just looking for some encouraging words. I was diagnosed in February and still working through the different stages of grief/loss. I seem to have more days stuck in depression/sadness.

So, was just wondering if anyone on here has dealt with OP for quite a while and hasn’t fractured? I know you can fracture even if your scores are osteopenia range. I feel like everyday I’m just waiting for a fracture to happen. Im exercising 6 days a week and watching my food intake. I’m just hoping as time goes on this feeling lessens. Sometimes I’m not sure if it’s the diagnosis that’s making me sad or just the fact that I’m getting older, I’m 60, and reality has finally set in.

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sadtonight123 | @sadtonight123 | 5 hours ago
In reply to @researchmaven "@kfhoz Great paper -- many thanks. Old age, by itself, no matter what you do, is..." + (show)
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@kfhoz

Great paper -- many thanks. Old age, by itself, no matter what you do, is likely the most common culprit in bone breakage.

My take: Low bone density by itself won't necessarily predict bone breakage or worst case scenarios. Besides a DEXA, a bone quality (TBS) and FRAX (USA) score (you can calculate it yourself online) are useful in deciding if and which medicine to take.

Other than that, a good diet, adequate sleep, exercise, stretching, avoiding risky behavior that could result in falls, selecting a doctor that you have confidence in, and (for me) taking a drug that has no day-to-day side effects, is a reasonable approach.

My recommendation: Do your research to become informed, selecting high quality information sources and then take your own "reasonable approach."

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@researchmaven Definitely a good philosophy…just wondering what drug you’re actually taking with no day to day side effects? Thanks so much
Regards,
Pam

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