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...
Hi! I have Osteopenia bordering on Osteoporosis. Female, age: 73 with RA for 40+ years and my fair share of steroids.
I was on Fosomax decades agao after menopause and went off it because I was told not to stay on it for more than 5 years for fear of jaw bone dmamage. Now I have tested borderline osteoporosis and doc put me on Reclast. Two annula infusions so far.
Meantime, I've lost 3 teeth in the past 3 years and am told I need bone graft aka sinus lift surgery because I have MAJOR jaw bone loss. I also fell and broke my ankle in two places in January requiring pins, plates and screws etc. Bad break and sugeon commented repeatedly on the softness of my bones.
I eat well. I am vegetrain and eat dark green leafy veggies - raw - daily. I take Bone-Up supplement which has 1000 mh calcium along with 25mcg D3, 350 mg mangesium 45 mcg K2 and more!
QUESTION: Which is the greater risk - the possibility of more bone fractures (like hip mahybe?) - or more jaw bone loss and thus losing more teeth???
What is the consensus of opinion here if there is any consensus??
Thanks in advcance for your thoughtful replies.
I just read your post. I was recently diagnosed with osteoporosis and am trying to decide what route to take. I'm 62 years old and have had rheumatoid arthritis for over 45 years resulting in many joint replacements.
I recently saw a new orthopedic surgeon because my old one retired. Naturally he took x-rays of my joints , both knees and hips, replaced over the years because of RA. Of concern is my left hip. In the two years since my last x-rays the bone has broken away and I'm at risk of breakage. He suggested I look into osteoporosis drugs. This scares me. The side effects sound horrendous, but having my hip fall apart sounds equally horrible. I am trying all natural healing for now.
His notes say he expects me to be wheelchair bound soon. He sounded very pessimistic that anything will help, even OP drugs, even though he wants me to take them.
But, I'm not giving up! I started Bone Up about two weeks ago but am only taking 2 capsules a day because I'm already taking Vit D3, K2, and magnesium.
Unfortunately, I don't have any answers for you. I just wanted you to know I'm praying for you and left you know that you are not alone.
I'm so sorry what you've been through but maybe you can save the other hip? My worse damage has bene to my hands (as per my avatar pic).