COMPRESSION FRACTURES R/T OSTEOPOROSIS

I had a compression fracture 18 months ago, also at T8. It was incredibly painful for months. I did physical therapy for 12 weeks after it healed and have been working on strengthening my back muscles ever since. I was able to return to a normal routine but even now still have pain if I stand for too long.

The pain does lessen over time, especially if you can start rehab once it heals. I hope you will be able to do so.

I would like never to experience another fracture so I am trying to do everything I can to avoid it.

Thank you for sharing your story. My compression fractures occurred so suddenly. I was hardly doing anything. I am hoping they will heal. Even if I do PT after that...I am so afraid my back will break like kindling wood.
Did you wear a back brace? How did you keep your spirits up? I am falling into a deep hole. So tired of daily pain. I am losing hope. And this is not like me.

Yes I experienced this last year , lifted something heavy and fractured L1-2, and L2-3 and 2 weeks later 3 and 4. Very painful had 2 kyphoplasties surgeries.
They do heal but you need to get on bone building drugs immediately!!
You will feel the difference.

Yes it takes you off your feet but it will heal .I wore a back brace that helped. Like u, I was active biking. Walking and even the fitness center.
It gets better. Im.still.in.pain a year later but only after I stand for a half hour and goes away when I sit.
I'm on Forteo pen injectable for 9 months. Really helps alot!! Hope you are on something for osteoporosis!! It's a must. See rheumatologist.

I am sorry about all those fractures. I just recently went on Tymlos. It has only been 5 days. I am titrating the drug. Will build up to the full dose soon. People mentioned several times in the past to go on the drugs. I didn't, because at the time I was feeling good, plus I was scared of the side effects. Now I have the should of, would of voices. Now I have severe Osteoporosis.
Did the Kyphoplasty help? I was told I wasn't a surgical candidate.
Thank you so much for your feedback. It helps knowing I am not alone.

The kyphoplasties helped me to get out of pain yes but at that point my bones were so weak 3 more thoracic vertebrae broke a couple months later and those hurt alot still to this day and it was messing with my breathing.
Getting on medication was needed a long time ago but I had a neglectful team of health providers in fla. I mean fla- capital of elders duhh. Not tested for it at all .
I am 68 and started having back issues about 5 yrs ago x-rays showed it-- osteopenia then low vitamin D on blood test. So all signs were there just stupid Dr.
So glad I'm on medication now but can't stand on feet 2 long thoracic vertebrae hurts 😫 alot but stops when I sit.
I hope you like your medication but my Dr said i need something to build bone quickly. Like forteo

Just rest it. It will heal

I am staring Tymlos this month , I resisted because of the daily shot and side effects . I have a friend that just had her first Evenity shot without any side effects - it seems to be a better drug to build bone quickly but I was afraid of black box warning . Can you say why you chose Tymlos ?

I did not wear a back brace. In fact, I was unaware I had a compression fracture until after it healed because I attributed the pain to a back muscle injury. I have worked out for years and occasionally sprained my back and the pain was similar. However, after three months of pain that didn’t resolve I finally saw my PCP who ordered an x-ray.

I had some very low moments after that but because I am still working, I guess I had something to distract me. I also saw it as a challenge to overcome. Dr. Stuart McGill’s book, “Back Mechanic”, was also helpful as it gave me some hope that even simple exercise and learning what triggered my back pain would help. He has multiple stories of people who overcame their back injuries and were now pain free and that was inspiring to me.

My Endo wanted me to talk to his clinical Pharmacist. She went over many of the current drugs. The pros and cons etc. I didn't realize that picking a Osteo drug isn't that easy. She reviewed my history with a fine tooth comb. Including my Dex scans. If you have certain health issues, some of the drugs are contraindicated. Tymlos was the number one for me. However, it is super expensive, plus daily shots sounded horrible. My financial situation is not that good. They suggested submitting paper work for financial help. It was approved. I am not being charged. The shot thing I still didn't like. The Pharmacist said that Tymlos is recommended for severe osteoporosis. Its suppose to build bone.
I dragged my feet for some time. I was afraid of the side effects also.

I will have to check out that book. I am not working now and live alone with my dog. So I am alone a lot. That is probably why I have been spiraling down. The daily pain is wearing on me.
Thank for sharing your story.