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My aunty has this, if you google osteoporosis, it is known as the silent disease
in other words you often dont know you have it until you break a bone.xx

Irishgirl, i often speak to Daisy about this, as she is well geared up with the info o this,, she is also my best friend, pm her and she will help.

You're right Alko xxx

Daisy is an expert on this, she does this every day at work and runs a clinic, she will always give advice and up to date info,

~~~~~ to shimms x

Googloe up Osteoporosis Society. you should find out most of what you want to know on that sight, one thing though, read the small print on all drugs they give you for side effects,they can be rather nastyand dangerous to you. **M**.

Okie dokie Merlin hunni, understand what you are saying but :_

these drugs are very potent however, the body only absorbs a small amount of the drugs, and then ,

which is why they have to be taken on an empty stomach to ensure maximum absorbency

I think we all trust our GP's Sylvia never think that a tried and tested drug would do us harm,

we take their word as gospel, i certainly have in the past

No Sylvia, you didnt mention trust, i was just saying that we do tend to trust our GP, we go for advice and treatment and take what they say at face value

If we didnt then we wouldnt go to them would we?

Ohhh my mistake, sorry

You ask us all you want IrishGirl if we can help you we will

Jenxx

Yes Irishgirl,

We're all here for you, tis what I luv about it here, the fact that we are here for each other. xxx

Hi Alko
Nice to see you

Yes your correct I didnt know I had it until I broke my foot last year.

Regards
Jackie

Hi Jackie, just off to get daughter from school, will be back shortly xxxx

Jackie

I didn't really want to say anything here in public, yet tis when I broke first one foot, then the other ... my hand/wrist too that they discovered I have it to a degree. The latest is it's now suspected I may have it in my jawbone, have to protect my face at all costs if I fall.

xxx

Hi Irishgirl ,
I have Ostoeporosis and i had to have a bone density scan
and you just lay on a couch , they do ask that you dont wear anything with a zip (or did when i had mine done ) its easy peasy you wont feel a thing (nothing to feel )
I'm on Alendronate tablets once a week and i also take the caluim
tablets one in the morning and one at night when i take the Alendronate
tablet i cant eat, drink or lay down for 1/2 anhour but i usually find something to do .for that 1/2 hour lol
You'll be fine . you'll see ..
Hazelx

Wow waht a great response you lot are just great THANKYOU.

Sorry after i had my hair done i met my son and my baby grandson so i never had a chance to get back to you all.
I will get back on this as soon as i can please bare in mind im working in the morning and guess what

its hubby's 40th and also our 13th wedding anniversary.
loves you's all
xxxxxx

good luck

Hi Irish Girl ,Shimms and everyone

My Osteoporosis is mainly in the lower Limbs at the moment, Hips and legs. The hips give me the most trouble. Getting comfortable in bed at night was my main problem.
I have solved that to a degree now thanks to a GR member. They advised me to buy a Mattress Topper for my bed and it has made a world of difference to me. It cushions the Hip area and doesn't put any pressure on the Hips. I swear by them and now I get a good nights sleep.

Good luck with your tests Irish Girl. You have nothing to worry about it's dead easy and doesn't hurt a bit

Regards
Jackie