Question 1

myth/fact? have mg, osteoporosis etc. but on "cold days" i wake up & all day body pain + feel weaker.

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Cold: Cold exposure often has an adverse effect on musculoskeletal tissues which may be the case with you. Chronic discomfort or low grade inflammation can cause fatigue and weakness in some people and that is why warm applications may be soothing.

Question 2

if i have an operation on my cervical discs, will the fact that i have severe osteoporosis cause even more problems to my bones.

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Disc surgery: If you are having serious neuro deficits like excruciating pain, numbness or paralysis of arm and neuro surgeon thinks, it should be done. You can have disc surgery irrespective of severe osteoporosis. Plus there are different ways to fix disc including laser.I need more information, you are on oxygen and tamoxifen. Any breast cancer! breathing lung problem. Please discuss with your doctor. Thanks.

Question 3

what is osteoporosis?

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Osteoporosis ...: Osteoporosis is a disease which decreases the density and quality of bones which can cause them to fracture more easily.

Question 4

what causes osteoporosis?

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Genetic factors: At age 31 genetic factors and estrogen deficiency would be the most likely causes.  Less commonly cortisone or other steroids, anorexia, immobilization, and a variety of drugs such as blockers of stomach acid secretion and antidepressive agents may cause bone loss.  Long term vitamin d deficiency may also be a factor.

Question 5

can men get osteoporosis?

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Osteoporosis risks: Yes, men can get osteoporosis.  Most men have an advantage because they have a higher bone density then women to start so they usually develop osteoporosis later in life.  It occurs more often in men who have low testosterone and low intake of calcium or who are on chronic steroid use or other medications to prevent rejection of a transplanted organ.

Question 6

can osteoporosis be treated?

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Absolutely: Osteoporosis absolutely can and should be treated.  A bone density test is often done to determine the severity of it.  An underlying cause can be checked for.  Ther are a number of medications that can over time strengthen bone.  Also, things like adequate calcium and vitamin d combined with weight bearing exercise is encouraged.

Question 7

how do i treat osteoporosis?

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Medications: Before treating osteoporosis a variety of tests should be done and a history should be taken to determine, if possible,  the cause of the problem.  A variety of medications can be used to prevent bone loss including estrogen, bisphosphonates and denosumab.  For severe osteoporosis teriparatide, a drug which builds bone can be used.

Question 8

can anyone get osteoporosis?

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Yes anyone can, but-: Everyone will start losing bone density usually after their 20's. However, not everyone will get osteoporosis (bone loss to the point of being at higher risk for hip or back factures.)  how quickly you lose it will depend on gender, family history, race, medications taken (especially corticosteroids), weight bearing exercises performed in the past and performing now, etc.

Question 9

do men ever get osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Men definitely get osteoporosis. In healthy men, by the age of 65 and older the incidence of osteoporosis is essentially the same as a woman. In fact as men age they develop a higher death rate following hip fractures then women. Men need bone density testing also.

Question 10

can old men get osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

Definitely: Osteoporosis is not simply a disease of women. As men age and we are talking 60s and not just old men, osteoprosis does occur. Unfortunately, we still do not do enough bone densities on men because we think its a women's disease. In fact as people get older and now we talking 70s and 80s the complication rates following hip fractures are more common and typically more serious then women.

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