 Posted 02/12/2009 13:28:05
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| I was diagnosed with Osteoporosis in the Summer and also have Inflammatory Arthritis. I have been experiencing lower back pain for about 18 months which I don't think is linked with my Arthritis. Having asked both my GP and Rheumatologist if it could be the Osteoporosis they both said that you only get pain if you have fractures of which I am not aware I have any. My Physiotherapist says she thinks the pain could be due to my Osteoporosis. Please can you tell me if we can get pain without having fractures? Many Thanks
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Posted 02/12/2009 16:13:15
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| Dear ElaineM Thank you for your post. This a common question to the helpline and the answer is that osteoporosis does not cause pain unless you have a broken bone. Prolonged pain not related to your arthritis may indicate that you have had a previous compression fracture of one or more vertebrae, unfortunately this type of fracture can occur 'silently'. An x-ray of your spine may show whether or not you have had a fracture or if degenerative bone disease is present so do consider discussing this with your doctor.
Best wishesHelpline Nurses
National Osteoporosis Society
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Posted 16/12/2009 23:06:06
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| Thank you Helpline Nurses for replying to my post. At today's Rheumatology consultation I had a spinal x-ray and discoverd my back pain was due to Osteo Arthritis in the lumbar region. Thanks again Elaine
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