Yippeeeee!

stickywicket

Well, that was a good start to the day. The doc from rheumatology, who deals with osteoporosis, rang following my latest DXA scan.

Apparently my spine is in good nick and the bone density there has actually increased considerably since my last scan. (How? I don't take any potions for it other than my Calcium + Vit D supplements and I was doing the exercises when I had the previous scan.)

My arm (because they can't scan my hips due to THRs) does show osteoporosis but one has, apparently, to take that with a pinch of salt because all the years of RA that I have under my belt will have caused some changes which could be misinterpreted as osteoporosis.

So, I am to continue as before since it all seems to be working well and I'll have another scan 3 years hence. Sounds good to me.

And what was my beloved's first reaction to my good news?

“Does this mean our travel insurance will be cheaper?” asked Mr Romantic. Bless him!

LignumVitae

That is great news! Well done on doing whatever you have done to make a difference - maybe it's the sun in which case you might need a few more trips each year which would offset any travel insurance savings :cheers:

mig

MEN.Well done Sticky.

barbara12

SW that is brilliant news..you must be doing something right so keep up the good work ..has for your OH well least said ... x

theresak

Great news, Sticky - good to hear! Clearly you are doing something right - it's not the tripe is it?

Cheaper travel insurance? Hmm, maybe Mr. Romantic wants to whisk you away to somewhere exotic?

tkachev

It is nice to get some positive news.
I think Teresa has spotted the reason

Elizabeth.

frogmorton

Well that's good news Stickywicket! I didn't know bone density could actually increase I am really pleased

Romantic weekend? Do you think the others are right??

Love

Toni xxx

nearlybionic

Hi Sticky
That is great news!!! I think you definitely deserve a holiday for all your hard work strengthening your bones!! :deckchair:
NB

stickywicket

frogmorton wrote:

I didn't know bone density could actually increase

I knew it could with alendronic acid but I opted not to take it as it can cause oesophageal problems and I can do them without help from alendronic acid. Quite why and how mine has increased I've no idea but the doc was impressed.

Thanks, everyone for your good wishes. It actually got better as I had my annual M.O.T. this afternoon. It seems my cholesterol levels are fine, my asthma is well under control, my weight good and my BP finally stabilised with my kidneys happy about it.

Woo hoo!

Megrose2

All good, Sticky, that's great news.

Meg

rayray

Great news Sticky.

bubbles

Great to hear your positive news. I hope you didn't hit Mr SW. Men, what are we like eh :roll:
Holiday, definitely. Shall we get the bus, or do we need to charter a plane. :hammock: :deckchair: :cheers: :splash: XX Aidan

stickywicket

Thank you Megrose, rayray and bubbles.

bubbles wrote:

Men, what are we like eh :roll:

Aidan, don't tempt me. I might tell you

OK there's only one place for Vit D as far as I'm concerned – California. Do we have a pilot?

mig

Can I fly can I I've always wanted to go in the cockpit 8) Mig

stickywicket

:? :shock:
You're worrying me, Mig