Bone Density and effects of SARS-CoV-2

[HeronNS]

I don't claim to understand this paper, but read a summary and description of it. One takeaway was that people with high bone density lost it quickly, BUT they also had less mortality than those with lower or moderate density, who lost it correspondingly more slowly.

I wonder if the release of calcium from the skeleton into the body was actually helpful (although with dire consequences for the bones) in combatting the effects of the infection?

Take your vitamins and minerals everyone - don't forget Vitamin K2 which has been reported as helpful in covid recovery.

jogh.org/2024/jogh-14-05029

This is where I read the description: x.com/ejustin46/status/1847...

[Met00]

I saw the article yesterday and have to say I was quite puzzled by it! One suggestion is that inflammation from Covid causes bone loss, but that wouldn't explain why those with highest bone density experienced the greatest loss. I've just googled your suggestion that calcium may play a role in fighting infection and found various articles confirming this.

[HeronNS in reply to Met00]

That's interesting. It was so late by the time I posted this, I had to turn off the computer, and turn in myself! So no further research. I'm glad I did post because I'd forgotten all about it until seeing my notifications just now.

[HeronNS in reply to Met00]

I do know that calcium is extremely important, not just because it makes our skeletons. I guess that's why it tends to interfere with the absorption of other minerals, and some medications. Not just the calcium slowing down absorption of the other things, but the body actually prioritizes the absorption of calcium because it's so important.

Too bad I was so bad at math which ruled out science. I would have found studying things like this absolutely fascinating.

[Fruitandnutcase]

Not sure I understand the paper either however I had what is thought to be Covid 19 on 21 December 2019 - I felt so ill - had all the symptoms including losing sense of taste - but no one knew about Covid19 at that time.

I finally felt able to go for a walk on 8/1/20 - then somehow or another I fell off the bed that night and broke my wrist, I have no idea how because I sleep in a blacked out bedroom, I just ended up a metre away from the bed with my face again so the wall and when I moved my arm I realised it was broken!

I doubt Covid could have caused bone loss that fast but it is interesting. I wonder how many people (if any) fractured after having covid?

[HeronNS in reply to Fruitandnutcase]

What a nasty experience. I hope you healed well.

[Fruitandnutcase in reply to HeronNS]

It was - bit of a shock I was amazed at how painful it was at the time. Very ouch! . It healed well and quickly but then I developed CRPS in the hand when the plaster came of because it had been too tight.

Quite a few people mentioned the fact it happened after I had covid or whatever it was. I’m sure got it because there were stacks of Chinese tourists travelling on the trains and buses I was using in and around Cambridge at that time of the year.

[Ketchican in reply to Fruitandnutcase]

I have a similar story having had Covid quite severely before the vaccination was available and like yourself, fell out of bed after having a nightmare and was subsequently diagnosed with three spinal fractures after being given the all clear, just muscular, diagnosis at my local hospital. Having a CT scan a month later and in significant pain, illustrated the three fractures.

[Fruitandnutcase in reply to Ketchican]

Wow - you poor thing. What a nightmare. Looks like I got off lightly with just a broken wrist. It makes you wonder doesn’t it!

[HeronNS in reply to Ketchican]

Awful. How are you these days?

[Ketchican in reply to HeronNS]

Very much better than I was thank you but still have significant pain, usually towards late afternoon and when I have been walking. I try to walk a brisk mile each day but do not always manage it. Much more tired with less energy than usual but I think that prolonged pain does that. It is nine months since I fell. Hoping to begin anabolic medication very soon, seeing the Consultant next week so fingers crossed!

[HeronNS in reply to Ketchican]

🍀 Best wishes!

[Ketchican in reply to HeronNS]

Thank you very much and I hope that things will improve for you too!

[HeronNS in reply to Ketchican]

I'm doing well thank you.