Spinal compression fractures

Posted by sue417 @sue417, Jun 1 1:57pm

Hi
I discovered I had osteoporosis three years ago when I got my first spinal fracture. A lot of money spent to get better. After going through breast cancer last year and having to have radiation I now have two more fractures that appeared six weeks ago in my spine. I'm so angry. My spine health had come up really well doing the bis phosphonate for 3 years.
The pain I am in is excruciating. I am so limited to what I can do and I live alone. If I have three things in the afternoon I need to do that's if for the day. I cannot take the anti inflammatories they cause me to get severe papura. Although the celebrex was helping but it was horrible what it was doing to me with my skin. Can anybody tell me anything that helps with the pain. I am limited to doing tylenol arthritis and a low dose ibuprofen. I am in physio but stretching is all I can do for now. I was wondering about tumoric or genacol

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Jennifer, Volunteer Mentor | @jenniferhunter | Jun 6 10:25am

@sue417 You are dealing with a lot with your fractures. My elderly mom went through this because of osteoporosis. It’s best to ask your doctor about supplements. I am a spine surgery patient and was told not to take turmeric because it reduces inflammation and can interfere with bone healing. Inflammation is part of the healing process that starts laying down new bone.

sue417 | @sue417 | Jun 6 11:35am

In reply to @jenniferhunter "@sue417 You are dealing with a lot with your fractures. My elderly mom went through this..." + (show)

Hi
It's been a lot, Thanks .I can't take turmeric.
I just take tylenol arthritis. I have been bisphosphonate for 3 yrs. I am starting forteo a bone builder for 24 mths. Injections everyday. Hopefully I don't have a reaction to it.