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...

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taters90 04/13/2010

Hi all,
I was just wondering if you could tell me if you suffer pain from osteoporosis?

I have Endometriosis but before I was diagnosed and even after I still suffer pains in my hips!
I'm told it can't cause pain - any thoughts?
If it can't maybe it is just my endo acting up! But it shouldnt be in my hips =S

thanks all =)

deleted_user 04/14/2010

i have pain in my hips to and was told it's osteoARTHRITIS. so i'm taking glucosamine and chondroitin for that. it's helping too!

taters90 04/14/2010

Hrmm interesting! thanks for the reply, appreciate it greatly! =)

deleted_user 04/14/2010

Well, I have a hip that's ready to break on it's OWN due to osteoporosis, and it hurts like HECK!!! I have NOT been told there's any osteoarthritis in it ~ it's just gonna break with any little thing I might do, like breathe. LOL. God bless. Hugs, Lee

deleted_user 04/14/2010

Hi Taters,
Osteoporosis is not painful until you suffer the broken bones as a result of it. I would imagine that it would be extremely unusual for anyone aged 19 to be suffering from osteoporosis - unless of course you have been taking steroid medication for some time. I was not diagnosed until after 3 spinal fractures, 1 broken rib and a fractured hip and pelvis. I did not fall - I only coughed. Anybody over the age of 40 will have a degree of osteoarthritis in almost every joint in the body. It is just a natural wearing away of the joints. And that can be very painful. Seeing that you have been diagnosed with endometriosis, I would suggest seeing your doctor again and tell him/her of the pain in your hips and insist on having it investigated further.
I hope this is helpful. Cheers, Min

taters90 04/14/2010

I had a bone density scan and she diagnosed me off that - Being 19/20 and 18 at the time I was and am still very naive to if that is a proper diagnosis!

I was told by my old GP that it cannot cause me pain especially at my age, just to build up my calcium levels?

I was on the Depo Provera for 3 years and it was after 3 years she took the bone density scan.

Currently it's not giving my grief but it can and oh my it hurts!

I am currently more concerened about my endo! and if in the future my hips give me terrible trouble I'll look into it further.

Im a dairy addict most of the time so hopefully I've built my bones up abit =)

Thanks for all your help! =)

All the best for you all

SusieJD 04/18/2010

I have severe osteoporosis. I was diagnosed at the age of 32 and am now 61. The only bones that I have broken lately are in my back. I've had 5 compression fractures in 6 months. The break when I'm sleeping (turning over in bed), or when I bend down to pet my dog, or when I'm lifting ANYTHING.

My husband broke 4 of my ribs about 12 years ago when he hugged me to tight. These are the only times that I've suffered any pain from my osteo. It's true, you don't have pain until you break something.

Susie

deleted_user 04/29/2010

Hello,
I also have osteoporosis at a young age of 26, i had pain in my hips for a long time before i had a diagnosed stress fracture of the femoral neck. My right is also on its way to breaking and i feel a lot of pain here to. Hope you get sorted soon

Jo

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