Your doctor just told you that you have osteoporosis. You have an expert right in front of you and there are a hundred questions you want to ask but you don't even know where to start. Here is an excerpt from the "Osteoporosis" page of the book...
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a decrease in the density of bone which then decreases its strength and results in fragile bones. Bones that are affected by osteoporosis can break with minor injury that normally wouldn't cause a bone to break. The break (fracture) can either be a crack in the bone or collapsing of the bone (as in a compression fracture of the spine). The spine, hips, ribs, and wrists are common areas of bone fractures from osteoporosis although osteoporosis-related fractures can happen in almost any bone. There are several risk factors for developing osteoporosis; female gender, Caucasian or Asian race, small body frame, family history, smoking, alcohol consumption, lack of exercise, or a diet low in calcium. Treatment is aimed at preventing further weakening of the bones.
Top 5 questions-
How much calcium should I be taking per day?
Should I be taking a bisphosphanate medication (a medication to stop the progression of osteoporosis)?
What can I do to prevent a fracture?
What is my risk of a fracture?
What is the best source of calcium in the my diet?
Additional questions you may consider asking-
How often should I have a bone density scan?
How can I decrease my risk of falls and fractures?
Why is vitamin D important?
Will my bones re-gain strength with treatment?
Top 5 questions-
How much calcium should I be taking per day?
Should I be taking a bisphosphanate medication (a medication to stop the progression of osteoporosis)?
What can I do to prevent a fracture?
What is my risk of a fracture?
What is the best source of calcium in the my diet?
Additional questions you may consider asking-
How often should I have a bone density scan?
How can I decrease my risk of falls and fractures?
Why is vitamin D important?
Will my bones re-gain strength with treatment?
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