Fracturs in Lumber Spine: I am 85 yrs old... - Neuro Support

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Fracturs in Lumber Spine

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I am 85 yrs old female had an MRI scan on 23rd July 18 and found I had 3 vertebrae fractures in the Lumber spine. Find back weak pm. Could this be causing it?

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yes, from my understanding.. that's why you shouldn't just stop at 4mg, but taper very slowly.. It just happened to another lady I know..but she isn't on pred and is 97. so age will usually do it anyway.. just accelerated by pred

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