Early riser

[Ruby_sommer]

Been up since 5 alendroic acid day.so I,m sat here for half an hour before I can take painkillers.everyone else in bed,just me and the dog.what a way to start the day!

[Beeper]

Hi beeper (Brian) me too. Always up around 6 or 7. Can't get out the work habit. Mornings like these it great to see the sun come up and start a new day even if we are in pain. Hope your day is sunny too.

[Martinilady]

But is it lovely & sunny.? It is here in the North East of England. Ive been awake since 5.30 greeted by my 2yr old great grand daughter now playing "tents" with her 10yr old uncle. Bedlum till I have to get up and make breakfast im making the most of it - times I wont get back. They grow so quickly. Helps overlook the pain.

[NanaFifi in reply to Martinilady]

I agree, they grow so quickly! Looking forward to a week with my 2 year old grandson coming to visit on Monday. Hope our Scottish weather gets better!

[Leonwp]

The dog understands everything and never crticises.....not a word x

[Ruby_sommer in reply to Leonwp]

I feel sorry for the dog,it has to get up early with me....sorry if I,ve put everyone on a downer,just one of those days.hubby still in bed snoring his head off.if only!,,

[Hidden in reply to Ruby_sommer]

Don't say sorry!! Share your feelings. Everyone here understands and has down days too. Then there are better days too. Everyone's here for each other xxx

[Matalow]

Good day Ruby,sorry your suffering. I'm normally up between 5-6 after restless night.

The down side is I have a nap during the day but I'm normally asleep by 8pm just fatigued.Gone are the days of late night partying.Hope your painkillers have kicked in mine have I took them at 4am.

Regards Mike

[Hidden in reply to Matalow]

Exactly describes how my hubby is every day. I feel a bit better in a weird way to know that this is poss "norm" day to day for others. At least i can watch my gardening and house programmes when hubby goes to bed!! Every cloud!! Xx

[anniep1945]

Monday I always have mine. Not quite sure what they are for. I have Brittle bones if you could refresh my memory what they are for I would be so grateful ,Good luck.

[Ruby_sommer in reply to anniep1945]

It,s my understanding they are to help protect your bones if you are on repeat steroids.xx

[oldtimer]

Remember to check whether you need to keep taking them. Having been on long-term steroids I was on them for five years, then after a good bone scan was told I could stop. Really pleased with that, one less pill and a nuisance one.

[Ruby_sommer in reply to oldtimer]

Having a dexascan in 2weeks.i probably have to take them because I have o.a. In some joints as well as r.a.also I am so skinny ,I don,t have a shadow.,only6st.struggling to stay at that. I joke just shine a torch through me Don,t need X-rays. Good job I can laugh at myself!!🤗🤗

[Rosebaywillowherb in reply to Ruby_sommer]

Hello Ruby,I'm same as you,under 7 stone,scared to look at myself I'm so thin,on oral steroids(8months) also bad osteoporosis,waiting to go to osteo clinic,maybe get yearly infusion instead of weekly tablet.Steroids great for pain,but real bad for our bones,gradually being cut down by doc,hope they can sort my weak bones out, as can then maybe get my collapsed vertebrae operated on,some kind of surgical cement to even spine up,what fun!! hope you feel better soon, and keep eating as much as your little tum can handle.xx

[sun_flower]

I have a A.A. infusion once a year in hospital l couldn't tolerate those tablets,l have osteoporosis,best wishes,Maggie xxxx

[Cathy777]

Oh poor you. I was put on that and couldn't deal with it. Now waiting to hear about having a yearly infusion. Much more civilised!

[Ruby_sommer in reply to Cathy777]

I think I would prefer that.i get mixed up with all these pills.get my days muddled😟

[Cathy777]

Oh and its not just if you are on steroids. I am not. Its for bone health generally I think. I have low bone density and Pena osteoarthritis.

[sun_flower]

I have never taken steroids,but had fall two years ago breaking three fingers,a scan showed up l have osteoporosis in the spine,l have had two infusions.

[DC56]

Same here lovely and peaceful ✨

[Fra22-57]

Yes I take that too.sometimes forget not have to take next day.feels ages til I can have a cuppa and my breakfast 😤