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Multiple old fractures in spine, fell on coffee table received wedged compression fracture of l1 & also told i have osteoporosis, i should hve pain?

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Dr. Kelly Kiehm answered

No: Not necessarily. Some people with vertebral fractures don't have pain. The L1 fracture may be old therefore not causing you pain.

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Answered 4/10/2020

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Dr. Chaitanya Mamillapalli answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

YES: spine fracture can cause pain. Osteoporosis in the absence of fracture is a silent disease. Need to discuss with your doctor regarding starting on medication treatment to prevent future fractures.

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

Multiple old fractures in spine, fell on coffee table received wedged compression fracture of l1 & also told i have osteoporosis, i should hve pain?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Kelly Kiehm answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Chaitanya Mamillapalli answered

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