# Family, friends & carers

**URL:** https://community.theros.org.uk/c/family-friends-carers/10.md

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## [Welcome to 'Family, friends & carers': Start here](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/welcome-to-family-friends-carers-start-here/243)

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**Author:** [@ROSModerator](https://community.theros.org.uk/u/ROSModerator)\
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**Last updated:** [25 November 2025 12:09 UTC](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/welcome-to-family-friends-carers-start-here/243 "2025-11-25T12:09:55Z")

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:family: Welcome to “Family, friends & carers” This space is for anyone supporting someone with osteoporosis — whether you’re a partner, relative, friend, or carer. It’s a place to share experiences, ask questions, and c…

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## [Looking to connect with others living with severe osteoporosis and those supporting loved ones 🤍](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/looking-to-connect-with-others-living-with-severe-osteoporosis-and-those-supporting-loved-ones/1558)

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**Author:** [@Kim7](https://community.theros.org.uk/u/Kim7)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [10 June 2026 10:58 UTC](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/looking-to-connect-with-others-living-with-severe-osteoporosis-and-those-supporting-loved-ones/1558 "2026-06-10T10:58:25Z")

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Hello everyone :white\_heart: I’m new here and wanted to introduce myself before bringing my Mam along too. My Mam has severe osteoporosis and over the years has had multiple spinal fractures. She’s also lost over 5 inc…

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## [Getting the right care](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/getting-the-right-care/1008)

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**Author:** [@Hopeful6](https://community.theros.org.uk/u/Hopeful6)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [9 March 2026 12:08 UTC](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/getting-the-right-care/1008 "2026-03-09T12:08:16Z")

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Hi, I am new to the Community. My Mum, aged 90 has, what I guess is severe Osteoporosis. She suffered a hip fracture 18 months ago, made good recovery but started getting vertebral fractures last September, 3 lumbar a 1 …

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## [Pain when eating](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/pain-when-eating/872)

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**Author:** [@ConcernedaboutMum](https://community.theros.org.uk/u/ConcernedaboutMum)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [4 March 2026 15:04 UTC](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/pain-when-eating/872 "2026-03-04T15:04:18Z")

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Hi All, I’m new to this community. My Mum has severe osteoporosis and suffers with spinal fractures regularly. She has lost 6 inches from her spine probably over the last 10 years. She has broken her wrist, humorous and …

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## [Caring for my Mum](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/caring-for-my-mum/827)

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**Author:** [@DanJA](https://community.theros.org.uk/u/DanJA)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [26 February 2026 20:42 UTC](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/caring-for-my-mum/827 "2026-02-26T20:42:07Z")

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Hi all - I have been caring for my Mum, since she had a fracture of the sacrum last year, followed by a pelvic fracture too. Both of these were not after falls etc., just everyday activity. MRIs noted osteoporotic fractu…