Hip pain

[ajanjua]

Hi

Jusy wanted to know if anyone has ever ended up with a hip fracture due to lupus

I've had my second infusion of ritixameb and the pain started straight after which turned out to be a hip fracture. I don't remember falling and just wanted to know if there was a link with lupus

Thanks

[Paul_Howard Partner LUPUS UK]

Hi ajanjua ,

Do you know if you have had a bone density scan?

People with lupus can be at an increased risk of osteoporosis, as a result of their condition and also (more commonly) because of long-term use of high dose steroids. Osteoporosis can significantly increase your risk of fractures.

[ajanjua in reply to Paul_Howard]

Hi Paul.

I have had a bone density scan done when I was first diagnosed with lupus and I'm on Adcal Calcium tablets

[PMRpro]

Are you on any other medications? Particularly bisphosphonates which are used to prevent decreased bone density.

[PMRpro]

There isn't a recognised link of spontaneous fractures with lupus - I looked it up after I replied before.

[Buffy14]

Hi , have you been on long term steroids for your lupus ? If so you may have osteoporosis, I have had lupus 14 years and been on permanent steroids and now have osteoporosis, I would ask for another dexa scan if I were you if it's been a while since you had one you may need medication to help other than adcal .