Question 1

im concerned about my weight loss ! i work a lot i have osteoporosis, taking medication for that . what can be making me lose weight so much? thank you?

Accepted Answer

: At your age, if you experience a significant weight loss (5% or more in the last 6 months) and your diet has not changed, you need to see your doctor for a thorough investigation. Medication for osteoporosis such as Fosamax which can cause chemical esophagitis. This condition can cause weight loss due dysphagia (trouble with swallowing and eating) but I do not think you have this condition.

Question 2

in calculating bmi, how does one compensate for weight loss due to osteoporosis?

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BMi: You probably mean height loss. Would use the height you had prior to any loss.  Though not perfectly accurate it will give you a very reasonable result.

Question 3

doc says the mri shows loss of cartilage due to severe arthritis he says i hve osteoporosis the pain is severe to where i can't bare weight on my legs?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 problems: While osteoporosis can cause leg pain it sounds like your pain is due to osteoarthritis with the loss of cartilage - ?Hip or knee. These are 2 separate problems and need to be addresses. Both unusual in someone only 32 years old. Suggest seeing a rheumatologist to sort it out.

Question 4

osteoporosis: what can induce dramatic urinary calcium loss?

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Several things: Hi. Is your blood calcium low, normal, or high? Has your doc checked your PTH? High urinary calcium is a risk for kidney stones. If your blood calcium is high and your PTH is high and your urine calcium is high, you have primary hyperparathyroidism. If you have high blood calcium, high urinary calcium, and suppressed calcium, other (maybe bad) stuff is going on. Not enough space; other possibility

Question 5

what are the most investigative tests for bone loss, when one has severe osteoporosis?

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DEXA and blood: The gold standard for osteoporosis is DEXA scanning.  Other options for evaluating severe osteoporosis are blood tests which can measure bone breakdown, as well as MRI scanning which can show thinning of the bones... But DEXA is still the gold standard.

Question 6

what causes you to have a loss of height when you have osteoporosis?

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Fracture: Compression fractures of the spine lead to height loss.  The bone collapses and you shrink.. These can be painfree, so if you lose more than an inch in height, see your doctor and consider an xray.

Question 7

i am on strontium ranelate for severe osteoporosis, how long does it take to stop bone loss, and how long before i start to build new bone.  ?

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Strontium will help: A little, but if u have severe osteoporosis u need a script med, Prolia is a twice yearly sub q injection that works great. Please ask your doctor.  Also if you are on tamoifen that shoudld help the bones also.

Question 8

my mum 92 is currently on glutamine for dementia and protos for osteoporosis. can it worsen her dementia as protos can cause memory loss?

Accepted Answer

No: I suspect you're talking about Prolia .  Prolia does not cause a memory problem. There is another reason for her memory problem.

Question 9

is zoladex safe for me to be on for 3 months for severe endometriosis (prior to surgery of endo removal) even though i have osteoporosis and im on steroids? my gynae said its fine but i am concerned about further bone loss. im aged 32?

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: Your concern is understandable considering your history of osteoporosis. Zolodex will suppress the production of your sex hormones. Injectable prolia which is given every six months is a consideration and maybe one injection would be worthwhile. Be sure to take 1000 mgs of calcium and 400 units of vitamin D daily. An endocrinologist could advise you on this matter.

Question 10

what causes severe bone loss in young adults? was diagnosed with osteoporosis after several compression fractures

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Many things: Hi. There are many things (and I mean MANY), genetic and acquired, that can cause osteoporosis and fracture in young people. You need a good endocrinologist. I know Lynn Kohlmeier, an endo in Spokane who's very good with metabolic bone disease. I suggest you see her, and bring all labs and data you have on your case. If a diagnosis is established, there may be things that can help bone health.

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Im concerned about my weight loss ! i work a lot i have osteoporosis, taking medication for that . what can be making me lose weight so much? thank you?

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In calculating bmi, how does one compensate for weight loss due to osteoporosis?

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Doc says the mri shows loss of cartilage due to severe arthritis he says i hve osteoporosis the pain is severe to where i can't bare weight on my legs?

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Osteoporosis: what can induce dramatic urinary calcium loss?

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What are the most investigative tests for bone loss, when one has severe osteoporosis?

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What causes you to have a loss of height when you have osteoporosis?

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I am on strontium ranelate for severe osteoporosis, how long does it take to stop bone loss, and how long before i start to build new bone. ?

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My mum 92 is currently on glutamine for dementia and protos for osteoporosis. can it worsen her dementia as protos can cause memory loss?

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Is zoladex safe for me to be on for 3 months for severe endometriosis (prior to surgery of endo removal) even though i have osteoporosis and im on steroids? my gynae said its fine but i am concerned about further bone loss. im aged 32?

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What causes severe bone loss in young adults? was diagnosed with osteoporosis after several compression fractures

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