Osteoporosis

jeanie99 I have osteopaena (pre osteoporosis) I was diagnosed 20 years ago. Took medication (alendronic acid) for 5 years, which caused stomach complications so I stopped with the agreement of my GP.

I added dairy (didn't eat drink dairy products) to my diet, upped the green leafy vegetables, tried to cut down on wine(unsuccessfully). I do exercise 3-4 times a week. Unfortunately I cannot take calcium/vit C tablets due to stomach problems.

Twisted my ankle this time last year, and it blooming well hurt, went to A & E next day and I had broken a bone in my foot and my ankle!!!! Hence I am extremely careful on walking anywhere, my fabulous high heels come out only "car-to-bar" and I am slowly adapting to "flats"(bright and blingey if possible).

Try not to worry, I think it is becoming more common as we all live longer!

I had a Dexa scan some 5 years ago and the result was a " bit going on in the left hip " nowhere else. I was told to see the GP re. medication, saw the GP and refused medication as when I asked to see the report it was nothing to get excited about.
I was always active in my job slim, ate well etc, but osteoporosis is literally wear and tear and unless it interferes with your life or you're in pain, forget about it. It makes no difference to your way of life.