I have a question

Re: I have a question

Osteoporosis itself normally doesn't cause pain:

http :// www .spineuniverse,com /displayarticle.php/article4040.html
http :// archives.cnn,com /2001/HEALTH/conditions/07/24/sixty.now/index.html
http :// www .amerchiro.org/content_css.cfm?CID=82

It is the changes in the body that result sometimes from osteoporosis
that can be painful. As examples, vertebral fractures and vertebral
collapse.

A 52 y/o male with osteoporosis is somewhat of an anomaly. I would think
he should have been tested for other causes that would make the
osteoporosis secondary (i.e. caused by another problem/issue in the
body). A consult with a good endocrinologist would be a good idea if it
hasn't happened already.

Diane wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> My brother has osteoporosis. He was wondering if a person would have
> pain with this disease or if it is a painless disease? His back has
> been giving him a lot of problems. TIA
>
> Di

Re: I have a question

Thanks so much Larry. I will tell my brother.

Di

"Larry" <larry@nospam,net > wrote in message
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> Osteoporosis itself normally doesn't cause pain:
>
> http :// www .spineuniverse,com /displayarticle.php/article4040.html
> http :// archives.cnn,com /2001/HEALTH/conditions/07/24/sixty.now/index.html
> http :// www .amerchiro.org/content css.cfm?CID‚
>
> It is the changes in the body that result sometimes from osteoporosis
> that can be painful. As examples, vertebral fractures and vertebral
> collapse.
>
> A 52 y/o male with osteoporosis is somewhat of an anomaly. I would think
> he should have been tested for other causes that would make the
> osteoporosis secondary (i.e. caused by another problem/issue in the
> body). A consult with a good endocrinologist would be a good idea if it
> hasn't happened already.
>
> Diane wrote:
>> Hi All,
>>
>> My brother has osteoporosis. He was wondering if a person would have
>> pain with this disease or if it is a painless disease? His back has
>> been giving him a lot of problems. TIA
>>
>> Di

Re: I have a question

Before I was diagnosed with osteoporosis my back seemed to ache a lot
for no reason.
My back stopped aching after 2 years on Fosamax.

I have been taking Fosamax 70 mg a week for 4 years now.
I am in my 60's.

shirleyann

Re: I have a question

Thank you Shirley. My brother is on Fosamax too. I will tell him.
Thanks again.

Di

"Shirley ann" <shirleyann2@webtv,net > wrote in message
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> Before I was diagnosed with osteoporosis my back seemed to ache a lot
> for no reason.
> My back stopped aching after 2 years on Fosamax.
>
> I have been taking Fosamax 70 mg a week for 4 years now.
> I am in my 60's.
>
> shirleyann
>