i have my exray resuilt i have to have a dexa scan
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I all.
i hope you are all having a good day.
i have not got arther in my ankle i have osteoporosis (i dont think that is spelt right)
i dont understand as i have had a life of being outside with animals i think its to do with age.
joan xx
i hope you are all having a good day.
i have not got arther in my ankle i have osteoporosis (i dont think that is spelt right)
i dont understand as i have had a life of being outside with animals i think its to do with age.
joan xx
take care
joan xx
joan xx
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Spot on with the spelling, Joan, it's a long old word isn't it? Osteoporosis is linked to aging, although it can be caused by some meds: it is more common in women than men and it is caused by the bones becoming more fragile on the inside: instead of them resembling honeycomb they become more like lace. The DEXA scan should reveal what is what and there are meds that can be given to try to slow its progress. You poor thing, what a shock this must be. I am so sorry. DDHave you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben0
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Hi Joan
Osteoporosis can be caused by so many factors, as well as age:-
an early menopause (before the age of 45)
a hysterectomy before the age of 45, particularly when the ovaries are also removed
periods are absent for a long time (more than six months) as a result of over-exercising or over-dieting
Diseases of the hormone-producing glands
hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland)
a family history of osteoporosis
a parental history of hip fracture
a low body mass index (BMI of 19kg/m2 or less)
long-term use of high-dose corticosteroid treatment (widely used for conditions such as arthritis and asthma), which can affect bone strength
rheumatoid arthritis
Elna xThe happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.
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Hello Joan
osteoporosis can be caused by certain meds that can thin the bones, and so can going through the menopause....the scan will show the extent of it, good thing is they know what they are dealing with, and there are some good drugs around to slow the thinning down .
Itis very common in women, so dont go worrying.....please let us know when your scan is.Love
Barbara0 -
Thank you DD Elna Barbara.
thank you for your help. i had a hysterectomy in my early 40's i have my ovaries.
i have the scan booked for the 8 nov.
i hope you are all having a good day.
take care. joan xxtake care
joan xx0 -
Hi Joan
Good look with your scan on the 8th, I will be in your pocket.
I have learnt something new today after reading the replies on osteoporosis, the forum is great isn't it.
Love & Hugs (((((()))))
Juliepf x0 -
pocket on 8th some one remind me please will never remember will have been asleep by then .
good luck with it valval0 -
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Hi Joan
I hope you are less worried, and I will be with you on the 8th..you take care ((((()))) xxLove
Barbara0 -
Dear Joan
Just wishing you all the best with your scan on the 8th. I wish I would be offered a dexa scan - I had one in 2004 but a lot of water has gone under the bridge since then and I often wonder if I should press for another one to be done. I would more than likely be refused in this day and age. :roll:
Elna xThe happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.
If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.0 -
Hello my lovely, are you feeling a little better about things today? I hope so. I will be there on the 8th - in fact I will be in there with you as I have been turned down for one and would rather like to have one so make sure you budge up! I am thinking of you. DDHave you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben0
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Hello Joan. I don’t know whether to be glad it’s not arthritis or sorry that it’s osteoporosis. A bit of both I think. I hope the scan shows it’s not too bad and I’ll be thinking of you on 8th.If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
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Thank you Julie Val Toni Barbara Elna DD Stickyw.
thank you all for your help.
i'm being greedy having arther and ostoporosis.
i hope you are all having a good day.
i went to the hydrotherapy pool yesterday afternoon.
joan xxtake care
joan xx0
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