Yesterday, my husband drove me three hours roundtrip to see new rheumatologist (useless) and my pain specialist of several years (always helpful).
Later ordered x-rays and gave me prescribed for opiates that have no NSAIDs or Tylenol. Also gave me shot of Toradol. This is an injectable NSAID that spares GI tract.
Had to go to ER today pain was so bad. Turns out yesterday’s Xrays show l have a spinal fracture at T-11. (Thoracic fracture advice most appreciated dear folks. )
Today at ER got second Toradol injection.
Good news is my A1C is still at 5.9. The rest of Xray report suggests osteopenia but not osteoporosis. I will find out more tomorrow.
My kidney function is fine. Hard not to be miffed that immediate care doc didn’t take XRays to rule out fracture a week ago or 5 days ago.
Year ago today dx’d with PMR.
GCA suspected in May 2019.
Biopsy scheduled and canceled due to abnormal EKG. Prednisone increased to 60 mg
Angiogram 6/42019. Stent placed LDA
Pet Scan with contrast dye 6/27/19
- 13 mm lung tumor
Inoperable due to anticoagulant, etc
Cat scan Dec,2019 stop Plavix for week to do needle biopsy of lung tumor
Reduce prednisone 20-15
Jan 27-31 5 sessions stereotactic radiation
Reduce prednisone 15-12.5 -10
03/04/20 T-11 spinal fracture
Any advice about vertebrae fracture appreciated.
I am leery of bone meds, very pro active re nutrition.
) and very inactive for that long too. 
You have a lot on your plate! Wishing you all the blessings for these tough times. When the U.K. awakes they will be along to look at your specific fracture questions. 🌹
Thank you, Jane. Tiny, failing 26 bed rural hospital here. We just voted to affiliate with larger hospital group so there is hope care will improve. Any strategies re back fractures most welcome. I also had RAI 131 for Graves in 1993 so must use T4 and T3... despite everything, l am grateful. Fasting blood sugar 80, BP 120/70, have managed to avoid all the meds my primary insisted l would need by now.
I have replied on another thread. But this post has more detail of your history.... Like I said. We can sometimes be a Hardy bunch. Much of what I have read read thoracic fracture, I only have a bit of OA damage and facet joint issues in that region..... With a fracture it's often though a brace that stop you leaning forwards helps the bone heal. That forward bending can keep tweaking the fracture. So sounds like a nice straight upper back is the goal... But as usual... The caveat of keeping mobile!!! 🙄🌻
My doctor also suggested brace! Waiting for it to arrive.
Good. It is the device that's suggested. Bear in mind that it will take a bit of getting used to and may make other muscles grip a little. I would be interested to know if it comes with a staggered plan of wearing it a little longer each day or just a stick it on and cope strategy!