Experiences with

Fractures

Can someone answer the questions of if you are taking the Injections do you still have a high risk of fractures and has this happened to someone who is already on them. Also have read that when you stop the course of medication that you are on then there is a higher risk if fractures.

I was definitely told by the registrar I spoke to after my fractures had been found that they do not re-scan to check on compression fractures. Is this correct? Is this x-ray their way of monitoring the compression fractures or is there something on my DEXA that indicates it is necessary?

hadn't fallen my gp has put this down to a maybe knock on affect ,wondering if this has happened to anyone else after spinal fractures

I had 4 fractures recently. Eventually after 5 months I saw a consultant who gave me a brace and arranged for a review in 6 weeks. At review, fresh xrays showed that all the fractures had healed, but the thoracic one is still giving me a lot of pain. Is that the norm, and will the pain ever go?

What I don't know is if my body is under stress because of the fractures even though I have more or less come to terms with it in my head. (Still have the odd weep though).

Has anyone tried to use a tens machine to relieve the pain from spinal compression fractures please? Getting desperate!!! I'd be grateful for any feedback. Thank you.

In the meantime I saw a spinal dr after having an MRI privately which showed 6 compression fractures. I hadn't had my dexa scan result but he appeared to have access to it on his screen and said the score was -2.5. This sounded low bearing in mind the fractures.

I have a number of fractures. Some old, some new. I would like to buy a back support, can anybody recommend a brand / type that works well with my condition.

Last September I had a short flight back to UK, landed fine no issues, and short journey home. Then I awoke in the morning in agony, after getting to A&E and after scans told I had 4 broken ribs, a broken sternum and 4 broken vertebrae. Had surgery to fuse together spine with 2 rods and 5 pins. Have

Have they experienced multiple fractures or jaw issues on the rebound or been fine? Obviously you need to be prescribed another treatment straight away which I understand, although I have already had Boniva, and Zolendronic infusions. It would be helpful to know. Thanks.

I have several fractures, lost 3.5 inches and in a lot of pain. I feel quite isolated these days with my life changing so much. It all seem hard to cope with. I try my best to stay as active as I can and stay cheerful. I'm very pleased to have found this wonderful online group.

Diagnosed at 53, two compression fractures at 55. I'm feeling scared right now, this puts me in very high risk category going forward, with almost 20% risk of major fracture over next 10 years.

I’m 65 and never been ill or fallen before and yet was diagnosed with osteoporosis in spine, osteopenia in neck and hip and 4 compression spinal fractures 3 months ago after I requested a DECTA scan due to back pain and osteoporosis being in the family.

Hi, I think I acquired my 7th fracture yesterday and I’d forgotten how bad the pain can be. Has anyone used a Tens Machine for this pain ? I’d like to hear your experiences with them before I buy one. Thanks

I’m thinking that with two thoracic fractures, maybe writing is not a good idea. Does anyone

Hi I suffered spinal fractures over 18 months ago but they weren't diagnosed until about 6 months ago by x-rays, I kept being told it was just muscular. The physios and doctors should have realised from the symptoms and excruciating pain.

I think my risk of fractures fairly high in some areas tho wud need to check with GP again as results were a while ago. Anyone done Pickle Ball or know if a bad idea with osteoprosis

I'm currently dealing with several new thoracic fractures, very painful. Already fractured L1 and L2 and T5. The worst problem for now is being able to hold myself up. All of my abdominal and back muscles are really painful and I can't move without holding onto something for support.

Hi,all I have just received the go ahead to start teriparatide middle of January, I'm still very apprehensive and not looking forward to the injections 🙄 I'm actually feeling OK at moment no fractures since last year, I'm hoping the treatment keeps it that way.I had no side effects with AA so am praying

Hi everyone, I have now had 15 fractures ( diagnosed) plus fractures in the ribs. These have all occurred without any kind of injury or fall. Two of these fractures have re fractured twice and one has re fractured three times.