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8 years ago•5 Replies

Hi. I had a fall in October and now it seems as though I have OP. I fractured a vertebrae (L2) I have had pain quite bad at times I manage with over the counter pain relief. I am 62 nearly 63 and I have concerns about long term wellness and work. Otherwise I am OK I am waiting for a bone density scan next month. I have physio so I can't complain ...

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Kaarina8 years ago

Hi Chinasue, after the dexa scan, you will probably be put onto Alendronic Acid and prescribed the calcium/Vit D tablets by your GP. If you feel you have enough calcium daily in your diet you can discuss this with your gp and only be prescribed the Vit D tablets. AA is usually what the gp prescribes in the first instance as I presume that is what they have been instructed to dish out. Unfortunately not many GPs know much, if anything about OP. A call to the NOS helplines is a good idea if you feel you are not getting the help you should be having after being diagnosed with OP. The nurses are really great and I have heard many benefit from calling them.

I have joined a local OP group fairly near me and it is great to meet with others once a month who are in the same boat and also listen to some very interesting talks on the subject too.

It is good you are seeing a physio whom, I presume has good knowledge of osteoporosis so knows what you should and should not be doing regarding exercises.

CHINASUE2015• in reply toKaarina8 years ago

Thanks for your reply I will keep you posted

8 years ago

Gosh you are great to manage with otc medicines. I had a dexa scan and have been put on AA So far no great side effects, I opted for this rather than Prolia as it doesnt affect the kidneys as much, I am supposed to eat more calcium as in yogurt and walk. My Rheumatologist also told me to wear shoes with support and throw out my favourites that are worn,

CHINASUE2015• in reply to8 years ago

I had my Bone scan last week I am still OK with painkillers. At the moment I am coping well. However I am scared that it will get worse and interfere with my plans to travel. I am wearing more sensible shoes (ugh!) and eating well also cut done on my wine intake (that's hard). I have 2 dogs so I walk. I am still waiting to see my consultant and have not had any further results except to be told it is OP

8 years ago

I take IBANDRONIC ACID.only once a month. Which is brilliant. But I have to take Calceos twice a day which is a pain because it interacts with lots of things including tea. So I have only to drink water 2hours before and after taking it. This is because it absorption is affected.