InstantForum.NET v4.1.4National Osteoporosis Society - Osteoporosis Forumhttp://www.nos.org.uk/forum/D.Hughes@nos.org.ukWed, 08 Feb 2012 01:07:51 GMT20http://www.nos.org.uk/forum/Topic525-11-1.aspxHi There..... I am 56 and recently started to take alendronic acid. I was devastated to discover that on my last dexa scan my score had gone down to -3.5. My mother died earlier this year after suffering from osteoporosis for 20 years.<br>I have done weight bearing exercise 5 days a week for years.... being well aware of this horrid condition, I am hoping that the alendronic acid will help. I hate taking it!<br>However, just when I feel young to have this problem I learn that my daughter,aged 30, has had a dexa scan and has osteopenia.<br>At least we know that we have a problem so hopefully in the years to come more more will be discovered to help us<br>Sandra:)Sat, 26 Nov 2011 07:01:22 GMTsandra2004http://www.nos.org.uk/forum/Topic525-11-1.aspxI was diagnosed at 61, was told I had spongy bones for my age!! :)Sun, 30 Oct 2011 13:50:44 GMTjillybeehttp://www.nos.org.uk/forum/Topic525-11-1.aspxHi Karen, I know what you mean about the age thing!!! I was diagnosed last November at the age of 58, I had 5 verterbral fractures. To say I was devastated would be an under estimation as I have always been very young for my age and trendy, used to be fanatical on the gym!! It is 1yr since my diagnosis and I have improved quite a lot but the fractures have taken away 2.5inches of my height and I lost a stone in weight.</P><P>It is a worry to have OP so young but the positive side is at least we know and can try to help ourselves, there will be lots out that that are unaware. My OP was advanced, my T score was -4.1, this has improved to -3.4 after 5mths treatment of Forsteo, which is a daily injection. I think I cried for a full 6mths when they told me I would have to inject myself everyday. I thought this cannot be happening to "ME" lol. I am also following the acid/alkaline diet.</P><P>Lydia xSun, 30 Oct 2011 09:36:58 GMTLydiahttp://www.nos.org.uk/forum/Topic525-11-1.aspxhi james </P><P>my name is paula i have been suffering osteoporosis for 18 monthsSun, 30 Oct 2011 08:46:15 GMTpaulahttp://www.nos.org.uk/forum/Topic525-11-1.aspxHi, I have just joined the forum - sent out a few messages with no replies. I am 56 and just broken my first bone!!!!!! Awaiting a dexa scan but consultant surgeon has not doubt. With all due respect, everything i seem to be reading is focussing on the elderly with osteoporosis - I dont consider myself elderly yet????? Is there any one out there that is my age group?:w00t:Mon, 11 Jul 2011 11:34:15 GMTkhackwoodhttp://www.nos.org.uk/forum/Topic525-11-1.aspxHi James, I have just joined and this sounds a good idea to me. I have never been part of a forum, have recently had a Colles fracture???:PMon, 11 Jul 2011 11:23:02 GMTkhackwoodhttp://www.nos.org.uk/forum/Topic525-11-1.aspxsound like my type of person, and you will miss your dog so much! I plan to walk the BUPA 10k in London end of May. I enjoy walking, and thinking about srting up a group here, in Suffolk. Take care, J xWed, 16 Mar 2011 13:30:37 GMTjillybeehttp://www.nos.org.uk/forum/Topic525-11-1.aspxZadie<br><br>Thanks to everyone for condolences on me losing my best mate, my dog.<br><br>Am off to Hayfield in Derbyshire tomorrow for what is going to be a strenuous walk, so they say!<br>Coach from here (Wales) should take us under the 2 hours. <br>Weather forecast is good.<br><br>Fingers crossed I keep up with everyone and make it to the top which I believfebelievend 2000 feet!<br><br>Fri, 09 Apr 2010 20:15:12 GMTZadiehttp://www.nos.org.uk/forum/Topic525-11-1.aspxSorry to hear about your dog. They're such a miss when they leave us, like any family member.<P>Walking is my main form of exercise. Even if the weather is dreadful &amp; I don't really fancy it I have to get out there with the dogs.</P><P>We sometimes go away for a few days walking. Being in the North East we're not too far from Hadrian's Wall, the beautiful Northumberland Coast and we love to travel up into Scotland. We were up in Aviemore a couple of weeks ago for the ski-ing &amp; snowboarding though I was sidelined as my GP advised against it. We're planning a walking week up in the Highlands during the Summer. My husband took up running again a year ago and recently did a half marathon. At 51yrs old he's now hooked and has entered 3 more races. He did the Great North Run when he was 21yrs old and hasn't really trained since so I'm very proud of him:) I'm still trying to persuade myself to get out running with him but I'm not quite there yet, preferring to walk! I'm only 45yrs old so feel I should push myself a bit more but I'm still coming to terms with my diagnosis.<P>Enjoy the Spring weather everyone:)Thu, 08 Apr 2010 09:48:20 GMTSusanRhttp://www.nos.org.uk/forum/Topic525-11-1.aspxSorry about your dog, I had mine put down a month ago, Im devastated, she was really special. I have another one and shes really missing her. Its good to have dogs, they get you out walking in all weathers.Im in Yorkshire, we have lovely walks in this area.</P><P>Welcome to the group.Wed, 07 Apr 2010 11:51:50 GMTbonnytizhttp://www.nos.org.uk/forum/Topic525-11-1.aspxSorry to hear about your dog :(</P><P>I do enjoy walking, I bet there are some lovely walks in Yorkshire.Wed, 07 Apr 2010 09:32:53 GMTJameshttp://www.nos.org.uk/forum/Topic525-11-1.aspxHi<br><br>I think it's a good idea the "General Chat"<br>as it helps you to divert from thinking too much about osteo <br><br>I am new to the Forum <br><br>Am feeling a bit low at present as I've had to put my dog down<br>but am determined to stay positive<br><br>Have joined a rambling club and climbed in Snowdonia which for me is a great achievement<br>as I didn't think I could do it but what an adrinalin :)rush when I did!<br>Going rambling on Saturday with the local club - coach up to Yorkshire and then a good long walk about 12 miles probably, looking forward to it.<br>I will be very careful not to push myself too hard though just in case!<br><br>Anyone else enjoy walking?<br><br>Cheers <br><br>Zadie<br>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 21:33:55 GMTZadiehttp://www.nos.org.uk/forum/Topic525-11-1.aspxYou can start a new topic if you wish, or respond to an existing topic. Once you've entered one of the sections ( like this one, 'General Chat', or 'Osteoporosis Chat' ) you'll see a list of topics - you can either click one of them to read it and reply, or you can click the 'New Topic' button to start your own topic.</P><P>There aren't currently any topics in this new 'General Chat' forum (apart from this one), so if you'd like to start one that would be great!</P><P>I hope that makes sense, please let me know if not.</P><P>Thank you.Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:51:18 GMTJameshttp://www.nos.org.uk/forum/Topic525-11-1.aspxWhat a good idea James.</P><P>Thank you.</P><P>I am absolutely new to all this but would like to ask a general question. How do I go about it? Do I just start a new topic/subject?Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:21:42 GMTDottyAnnhttp://www.nos.org.uk/forum/Topic525-11-1.aspxHello everyone,</P><P>We've created this new 'General Chat' forum, as there wasn't anywhere on here before where you could chat about non-osteoporosis-related topics.</P><P>Feel free to talk about anything you like, and please let me know via this topic if you have any problems.</P><P>Thank you.Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:17:09 GMTJames