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...
Does anyone get pain or stinging in their joints as part of their osteoporosis meds. I'm on Evista and sortly after starting i began experiencing these symptoms. I can be lying in bed and the bed pressure on my hip seems to cause my hip to sting. I can get this pain and/or stinging in my wrist, hands, toes, elbows, knees etc. My dr said it was osteoarthritis but I'm not convincenced.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
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.