
Osteoporosis Support Group
Osteoporosis is a disease of bone in which bone mineral density is reduced, bone microarchitecture is disrupted, and the amount and variety of non-collagenous proteins in bone is changed. It is estimated that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men over the age of 50 worldwide have osteoporosis. It is responsible for millions of fractures annually, mostly involving the lumbar...
I have had hip resurfacing for AVN. Had back surgery for L4/L5 herniated disc, ankle surgery for entrapped nerve, and three knee arthoscopies.. The fourth knee surgery was a bit different, they found a bone chip behind my patella! I am now getting Synvest(sp) injections in right knee for continuing pain.
I also have Fibromyalgia,to say the least, I feel pain, but I can't say for sure just where it is coming from these days.