i know ive spelt that wrong lol.

does anyone know anything about this, i had more bad news yesterday, they think ive got osteprosis and they dont think my adrenal glands will work again.

mainly id like to know what syptoms people have if they have been diagnosed with this, im also having a dexus scan, or something like that,to see if i have got it.

Good grief Debbie, I am so sorry, its one thing after another, of coarse all women, are subject to osteoporosis, which, simply is the bones eventually looking like swiss cheese, so you need to see what your doc will prescribe for you, you need some calcium in some form, milk or milk products or vitamin form, but check with your doc. Nurse J

osteoporosis is a disorder where your bones lose their calcium, which gives them structural rigidity. it's otherwise known as "broken bone syndrome" and can be quite serious in older people.

there are no discernible symptoms (other than your bones breaking more easy, but that doesn't start to happen once the osteoporosis has gone past a certain point) and there is no sure-fire way to cure it. the only thing you can do is start taking calcium supplements or by taking in foods rich in calcium, which will fortify your bones and therefore sort of stem the loss of the mineral in your body.

keep in mind that taking in too much calcium can result in your getting kidney stones, though.

Mornin' Princess.... {{{debbie}}}

Osteoporosis is loss of Calcium and Minerals from your bones... it can be treated...

Here is a link for you.



http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/osteoporosis/DS00128


I have Osteoporosis and take a calcium/mineral supplement.

i know, the pain of the endometrosis and from my bladder and now could be osteprosis is getting me down, the demerol isnt touching me, im going back up the doctors in a hour, i might have to go on morphine or something, i dont know. i was shocked yesterday when they said my adrenal glands appear to have totally failed now, and they may never work again. what the hell next!!!

they think i have osteprosis due to steroid use for 28 years for my asthma.

thanks for the links, they said if its not osteprosis it could be arthirtus, because my pain is so bad.

Eat 2 TUMS twice a day for calium.

i drink a lot of milk, they think i have it due to the pain in my bones, or it could be arthirtus. 28 years of being on steroids they said has caused the osteoprosis if i have got it

WOW! And you are only 28! Sorry to hear about this.

i know, thats what years of steroid use does to you, and my asthma is so bad, the doctors said to me if i didnt take the steroids they wouldnt treat me, so im angry. but there reasoning is, you could have died from a asthma attack

Does where you live make the asthma worse? Is a drier climate better?

well i went to spain once and my asthma got worse so i dont think so, to be honest i really dont know. the damage is done now anyway

He has a valid point Debbie, have you thought about it?

i can see he has a point, but when i went to spain i was worse, so i really dont know, plus i dont want to leave the uk.

now is a good time to begin weight lifting...Ive heard its a great thing for keeping your bones strong..Im 47 and osteoporosis has affected the women on my mothers side severly (we actually shrink from the bone loss)...you dont have to weight lifts like a body builder either, just light weights, on a regular basis to help strenghten and tone all of your muscles....

thanks for the advice.

I understand perfectly, about not wanting to move. Have you ever tried Arizona, here in the states, supposed to be good for respiratory issues.

ive never been there, ive only been to spain abroad and thats it.