Osteoporosis-- beginning symptoms??

[Mockingbird]

Unfortunately, there aren't really any symptoms. The only way to find out is through a bone scan.

I have been diagnosed with Osteopenia (that means I've had some bone density loss, but it's not enough to be diagnosed as osteoperosis yet), and I will tell you my bones seem to be less able to absorb shock. Like whenever I jump down off the examining table at the clinic it hurts enough to make me wince. Or when I hit my knee or elbow against something it seems to hurt more and the pain lasts longer than it used to. However, I'm not sure if this is because of the osteopenia or not.

How have your vitamin D levels been? I think low vitamin D is the most common cause of oteoperosis in CFers. If your Vitamin D levels have been consistently low, then you'll definitely want to ask your clinic for a bone scan.

 

[Mockingbird]

Unfortunately, there aren't really any symptoms. The only way to find out is through a bone scan.

I have been diagnosed with Osteopenia (that means I've had some bone density loss, but it's not enough to be diagnosed as osteoperosis yet), and I will tell you my bones seem to be less able to absorb shock. Like whenever I jump down off the examining table at the clinic it hurts enough to make me wince. Or when I hit my knee or elbow against something it seems to hurt more and the pain lasts longer than it used to. However, I'm not sure if this is because of the osteopenia or not.

How have your vitamin D levels been? I think low vitamin D is the most common cause of oteoperosis in CFers. If your Vitamin D levels have been consistently low, then you'll definitely want to ask your clinic for a bone scan.

 

[Mockingbird]

Unfortunately, there aren't really any symptoms. The only way to find out is through a bone scan.

I have been diagnosed with Osteopenia (that means I've had some bone density loss, but it's not enough to be diagnosed as osteoperosis yet), and I will tell you my bones seem to be less able to absorb shock. Like whenever I jump down off the examining table at the clinic it hurts enough to make me wince. Or when I hit my knee or elbow against something it seems to hurt more and the pain lasts longer than it used to. However, I'm not sure if this is because of the osteopenia or not.

How have your vitamin D levels been? I think low vitamin D is the most common cause of oteoperosis in CFers. If your Vitamin D levels have been consistently low, then you'll definitely want to ask your clinic for a bone scan.

 

[Mockingbird]

Unfortunately, there aren't really any symptoms. The only way to find out is through a bone scan.

I have been diagnosed with Osteopenia (that means I've had some bone density loss, but it's not enough to be diagnosed as osteoperosis yet), and I will tell you my bones seem to be less able to absorb shock. Like whenever I jump down off the examining table at the clinic it hurts enough to make me wince. Or when I hit my knee or elbow against something it seems to hurt more and the pain lasts longer than it used to. However, I'm not sure if this is because of the osteopenia or not.

How have your vitamin D levels been? I think low vitamin D is the most common cause of oteoperosis in CFers. If your Vitamin D levels have been consistently low, then you'll definitely want to ask your clinic for a bone scan.

 

[Mockingbird]

Unfortunately, there aren't really any symptoms. The only way to find out is through a bone scan.
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<br />I have been diagnosed with Osteopenia (that means I've had some bone density loss, but it's not enough to be diagnosed as osteoperosis yet), and I will tell you my bones seem to be less able to absorb shock. Like whenever I jump down off the examining table at the clinic it hurts enough to make me wince. Or when I hit my knee or elbow against something it seems to hurt more and the pain lasts longer than it used to. However, I'm not sure if this is because of the osteopenia or not.
<br />
<br />How have your vitamin D levels been? I think low vitamin D is the most common cause of oteoperosis in CFers. If your Vitamin D levels have been consistently low, then you'll definitely want to ask your clinic for a bone scan.

 

[S]

even "healthy" people are now deficient in vitamin d levels due to our "fear" of the sun. due to the use of sunscreen and the fact that everyone avoids the sun due to the harmful effects it is not possible for the body to produce it naturally. i have heard many doctors recommending vitamin d supplements to everyone these days.

one huge culprit in bone loss is soda. one of the acid's, i think phosphoric, is what causes the loss. sucks for me because i love coke.

 

[S]

even "healthy" people are now deficient in vitamin d levels due to our "fear" of the sun. due to the use of sunscreen and the fact that everyone avoids the sun due to the harmful effects it is not possible for the body to produce it naturally. i have heard many doctors recommending vitamin d supplements to everyone these days.

one huge culprit in bone loss is soda. one of the acid's, i think phosphoric, is what causes the loss. sucks for me because i love coke.

 

[S]

even "healthy" people are now deficient in vitamin d levels due to our "fear" of the sun. due to the use of sunscreen and the fact that everyone avoids the sun due to the harmful effects it is not possible for the body to produce it naturally. i have heard many doctors recommending vitamin d supplements to everyone these days.

one huge culprit in bone loss is soda. one of the acid's, i think phosphoric, is what causes the loss. sucks for me because i love coke.

 

[S]

even "healthy" people are now deficient in vitamin d levels due to our "fear" of the sun. due to the use of sunscreen and the fact that everyone avoids the sun due to the harmful effects it is not possible for the body to produce it naturally. i have heard many doctors recommending vitamin d supplements to everyone these days.

one huge culprit in bone loss is soda. one of the acid's, i think phosphoric, is what causes the loss. sucks for me because i love coke.

 

[S]

even "healthy" people are now deficient in vitamin d levels due to our "fear" of the sun. due to the use of sunscreen and the fact that everyone avoids the sun due to the harmful effects it is not possible for the body to produce it naturally. i have heard many doctors recommending vitamin d supplements to everyone these days.
<br />
<br />one huge culprit in bone loss is soda. one of the acid's, i think phosphoric, is what causes the loss. sucks for me because i love coke.

 

[ladybug]

I've also heard there are no symptoms. I actually have been having severe hip pain, which I thought was osteoporosis and asked my doc who said I wouldn't "feel" it. So, we did a Dexa and am awaiting results.

Deffinitely get a DEXA if you can....

<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[ladybug]

I've also heard there are no symptoms. I actually have been having severe hip pain, which I thought was osteoporosis and asked my doc who said I wouldn't "feel" it. So, we did a Dexa and am awaiting results.

Deffinitely get a DEXA if you can....

<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[ladybug]

I've also heard there are no symptoms. I actually have been having severe hip pain, which I thought was osteoporosis and asked my doc who said I wouldn't "feel" it. So, we did a Dexa and am awaiting results.

Deffinitely get a DEXA if you can....

<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[ladybug]

I've also heard there are no symptoms. I actually have been having severe hip pain, which I thought was osteoporosis and asked my doc who said I wouldn't "feel" it. So, we did a Dexa and am awaiting results.

Deffinitely get a DEXA if you can....

<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[ladybug]

I've also heard there are no symptoms. I actually have been having severe hip pain, which I thought was osteoporosis and asked my doc who said I wouldn't "feel" it. So, we did a Dexa and am awaiting results.
<br />
<br />Deffinitely get a DEXA if you can....
<br />
<br /><img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[ladybug]

I've also heard there are no symptoms. I actually have been having severe hip pain, which I thought was osteoporosis and asked my doc who said I wouldn't "feel" it. So, we did a Dexa and am awaiting results.

Deffinitely get a DEXA if you can....

<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[ladybug]

I've also heard there are no symptoms. I actually have been having severe hip pain, which I thought was osteoporosis and asked my doc who said I wouldn't "feel" it. So, we did a Dexa and am awaiting results.

Deffinitely get a DEXA if you can....

<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[ladybug]

I've also heard there are no symptoms. I actually have been having severe hip pain, which I thought was osteoporosis and asked my doc who said I wouldn't "feel" it. So, we did a Dexa and am awaiting results.

Deffinitely get a DEXA if you can....

<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[ladybug]

I've also heard there are no symptoms. I actually have been having severe hip pain, which I thought was osteoporosis and asked my doc who said I wouldn't "feel" it. So, we did a Dexa and am awaiting results.

Deffinitely get a DEXA if you can....

<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[ladybug]

I've also heard there are no symptoms. I actually have been having severe hip pain, which I thought was osteoporosis and asked my doc who said I wouldn't "feel" it. So, we did a Dexa and am awaiting results.
<br />
<br />Deffinitely get a DEXA if you can....
<br />
<br /><img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">