# New to osteoporosis & osteopenia **URL:** https://community.theros.org.uk/c/new-to-osteoporosis/4.md [Latest](https://community.theros.org.uk/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.theros.org.uk/categories.md) --- ## [What is osteoporosis? Watch our video here](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/what-is-osteoporosis-watch-our-video-here/1655)
**Author:** [@ROSModerator](https://community.theros.org.uk/u/ROSModerator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 June 2026 09:13 UTC](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/what-is-osteoporosis-watch-our-video-here/1655 "2026-06-22T09:13:46Z")
--- ## [Welcome to 'New to osteoporosis & osteopenia' : Start here](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/welcome-to-new-to-osteoporosis-osteopenia-start-here/234)
**Author:** [@ROSModerator](https://community.theros.org.uk/u/ROSModerator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 November 2025 15:02 UTC](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/welcome-to-new-to-osteoporosis-osteopenia-start-here/234 "2025-11-24T15:02:17Z")
:speech\_balloon: Welcome to the “New to osteoporosis & osteopenia” space If you’re new to osteoporosis or osteopenia this is your space to ask questions, share your early experiences, and connect with others who understa… --- ## [Osteoporosis and diet](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/osteoporosis-and-diet/2194)
**Author:** [@Mrsmclugan](https://community.theros.org.uk/u/Mrsmclugan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [30 October 2026 19:41 UTC](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/osteoporosis-and-diet/2194 "2026-10-30T19:41:48Z")
Hello - had a cat scan on Thursday and received a confirmation that I have osteoporosis- 7 compression fractures in my spine 5 thoracic and 2 lumbar.. Dr will make a follow up plan but for now I have pain killers. As you… --- ## [Back support](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/back-support/2197)
**Author:** [@Triciafiddian](https://community.theros.org.uk/u/Triciafiddian)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [30 October 2026 16:03 UTC](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/back-support/2197 "2026-10-30T16:03:37Z")
I’m newly diagnosed. Have severe spine curvature but no pain! Can you recommend back support garments? --- ## [Zoledronic acid side effects](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/zoledronic-acid-side-effects/2214)
**Author:** [@Pav](https://community.theros.org.uk/u/Pav)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 October 2026 12:14 UTC](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/zoledronic-acid-side-effects/2214 "2026-10-30T12:14:13Z")
Hi everyone I was diagnosed with severe osteoporosis after I broke L1 &L5. I had my infusion end of May. I didn’t have many side effects but I developed locked jaw on the right side and pain in my right ribs a week ago.… --- ## [Problem with Calcium Supplements](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/problem-with-calcium-supplements/2156)
**Author:** [@Pandolf](https://community.theros.org.uk/u/Pandolf)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [28 October 2026 17:36 UTC](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/problem-with-calcium-supplements/2156 "2026-10-28T17:36:54Z")
When diagnosed with osteoporosis I was prescribed Evacal D3 (3000mg per day) after two tablets I had to stop taking it as it caused severe constipation. I can cope with the Alendronic Acid. Taking more than 500mg of calc… --- ## [Newly diagnosed, ex runner](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/newly-diagnosed-ex-runner/2188)
**Author:** [@RAA](https://community.theros.org.uk/u/RAA)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [27 October 2026 08:04 UTC](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/newly-diagnosed-ex-runner/2188 "2026-10-27T08:04:44Z")
Hello, I am a 70 year old male, recently diagnosed with osteoporosis. Until June this year I was a keen runner, but suffered a compression fracture in bone T8 of my thoracic spine. Fracture now fully stabilised. I am kee… --- ## [Injection of medication](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/injection-of-medication/2167)
**Author:** [@SarahA](https://community.theros.org.uk/u/SarahA)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [26 October 2026 23:07 UTC](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/injection-of-medication/2167 "2026-10-26T23:07:44Z")
Has any one had the 6m monthly injection for osteoporosis medication. If so what were the effects over that time. I really can’t do the daily tablet regime. I don’t react well to any meds especially if they cause consti… --- ## [Medication](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/medication/2163)
**Author:** [@SarahA](https://community.theros.org.uk/u/SarahA)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [26 October 2026 16:48 UTC](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/medication/2163 "2026-10-26T16:48:42Z")
can you tell me your experiences taking medication and what side effects they be experiencing. I haven’t started any yet and am quite reluctant. --- ## [Scan Results !?](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/scan-results/2190)
**Author:** [@Jellybaby](https://community.theros.org.uk/u/Jellybaby)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 October 2026 16:33 UTC](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/scan-results/2190 "2026-10-26T16:33:40Z")
Good Afternoon, hope everyone is safe in this horrendous weather we are having. I had a telephone call from Rheumatology Nurse which I had been waiting for about 5 weeks for. Her first question was - how are you gettin… --- ## [Can I still run?](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/can-i-still-run/2175)
**Author:** [@redrose](https://community.theros.org.uk/u/redrose)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [26 October 2026 06:39 UTC](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/can-i-still-run/2175 "2026-10-26T06:39:16Z")
hi everyone, I am almost 58 and after a period with aching bones and stiff joints went to physio. Was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my hands and then sent for DEXA scan. I have osteoarthritis and high risk of fractur… --- ## [Feeling Lost and Deflated - Hi all](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/feeling-lost-and-deflated-hi-all/2138)
**Author:** [@Dutchy](https://community.theros.org.uk/u/Dutchy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [25 October 2026 17:16 UTC](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/feeling-lost-and-deflated-hi-all/2138 "2026-10-25T17:16:38Z")
Ive just turned 50 and was diagnosed with osteoporosis in May. I played netball and had a bad finger fracture that required surgery and then two weeks after returning to games I fractured my wrist again requiring surger… --- ## [Stabbing continuous Leg pain does anyone else suffer with this](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/stabbing-continuous-leg-pain-does-anyone-else-suffer-with-this/2145)
**Author:** [@Rosemary](https://community.theros.org.uk/u/Rosemary)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [23 October 2026 06:42 UTC](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/stabbing-continuous-leg-pain-does-anyone-else-suffer-with-this/2145 "2026-10-23T06:42:38Z")
Almost a year after my diagnosis and spinal fracture I am still getting a continuous stabbing pain in one leg just below the knee. My GP says I’m getting old and must expect a few aches and pains. Has anyone else experie… --- ## [New to spine fractures](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/new-to-spine-fractures/2007)
**Author:** [@lunahowson01](https://community.theros.org.uk/u/lunahowson01)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [20 October 2026 10:46 UTC](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/new-to-spine-fractures/2007 "2026-10-20T10:46:04Z")
I was told I have a spine fracture in my back ,I have it for two weeks .i haven’t been told how to manage it.Does anyone else have pain in there core area more than there back?I don’t know how much to move about or do.?A… --- ## [Feeling overwhelmed with my recent diagnosis](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/feeling-overwhelmed-with-my-recent-diagnosis/1565)
**Author:** [@Panda](https://community.theros.org.uk/u/Panda)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [20 October 2026 10:35 UTC](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/feeling-overwhelmed-with-my-recent-diagnosis/1565 "2026-10-20T10:35:19Z")
At the end of March 2026 I found out that I had six fractured vertebrae. My recent dexa scan shows that I have severe osteoporosis. A few days ago I saw a consultant who went through some options for my pain relief and t… --- ## [I recommend the helpline](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/i-recommend-the-helpline/2083)
**Author:** [@curlykats](https://community.theros.org.uk/u/curlykats)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [16 October 2026 14:42 UTC](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/i-recommend-the-helpline/2083 "2026-10-16T14:42:43Z")
Hi, I received a diagnosis of osteoporosis this week and it’s an understatement to say I haven’t been handling it well! After being diagnosed with osteopenia 4 years ago I swore I’d never take drugs and would manage my b… --- ## [First post - Feeling confused, lost and a bit overwhelmed](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/first-post-feeling-confused-lost-and-a-bit-overwhelmed/2084)
**Author:** [@Jasmine](https://community.theros.org.uk/u/Jasmine)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [15 October 2026 21:20 UTC](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/first-post-feeling-confused-lost-and-a-bit-overwhelmed/2084 "2026-10-15T21:20:48Z")
Hello everyone. Just joined what looks to be a fabulous support group. I had a private Dexa in May as I had been reading a lot about women’s health as they age and thought I would get myself a scan to see how my body was… --- ## [Anyone thyroid issues hyster?](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/anyone-thyroid-issues-hyster/2122)
**Author:** [@Thembones](https://community.theros.org.uk/u/Thembones)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [15 October 2026 12:14 UTC](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/anyone-thyroid-issues-hyster/2122 "2026-10-15T12:14:54Z")
Hi all I’ve a long history of graves total thyroidectomy lost 2 parathyroid glands , total hyster , severe vitamin d deficiency low calcium corrected by vitamin d 4 years on the wrong hrt after hyster for endo they pu… --- ## [I need cheering up!](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/i-need-cheering-up/690)
**Author:** [@Triton](https://community.theros.org.uk/u/Triton)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [13 October 2026 00:25 UTC](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/i-need-cheering-up/690 "2026-10-13T00:25:16Z")
Hello everyone. I broke my hip in September running to try and stop me losing my balance and landing on a marble floor. The hospital repaired my hip with 3 cannulated screws and requested a DEXA scan. I never thought … --- ## [Worries about my various medications](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/worries-about-my-various-medications/2003)
**Author:** [@Smilyeileen](https://community.theros.org.uk/u/Smilyeileen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [9 October 2026 11:22 UTC](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/worries-about-my-various-medications/2003 "2026-10-09T11:22:11Z")
Good evening . I’ve very recently been diagnosed with lumbar osteoporosis T score 2.8. My GP recommended Alendronic acid but is checking with Moorfields eye hospital to see whether it contraindicates with my glaucoma. My… --- ## [No Treatment?](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/no-treatment/1933)
**Author:** [@maryem](https://community.theros.org.uk/u/maryem)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [25 September 2026 22:42 UTC](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/no-treatment/1933 "2026-09-25T22:42:40Z")
I was told I had osteop. after a DEXA scan in 2017, numbers were 2.6 spine and 2.3 hip. I started on Solgar bone pills my self, bought online, and by the next scan in 2021 the numbers were 2.3 spine and 1.9 hip - not su… --- ## [New diagnosis - need advice whilst waiting for GP please](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/new-diagnosis-need-advice-whilst-waiting-for-gp-please/2000)
**Author:** [@Nellek](https://community.theros.org.uk/u/Nellek)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [25 September 2026 07:21 UTC](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/new-diagnosis-need-advice-whilst-waiting-for-gp-please/2000 "2026-09-25T07:21:07Z")
I had a DEXA in June following a fractured wrist from a fall (a week before moving house) in May. Today the results came back confirming osteoporosis with a femoral neck T score of -2.7, which I understand is high and co… --- ## [Muscle locking post spinal fractures](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/muscle-locking-post-spinal-fractures/1947)
**Author:** [@JayR](https://community.theros.org.uk/u/JayR)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [10 September 2026 16:18 UTC](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/muscle-locking-post-spinal-fractures/1947 "2026-09-10T16:18:52Z")
Hi I have 2 spinal fractures although i cant be sure one possibly happened 14 weeks ago (original back pain) the second aound 6 (a second round of acute pain). I have been to my own physio (who is mostly sports injuries … --- ## [Just been diagnosed with Osteoporosis](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/just-been-diagnosed-with-osteoporosis/1862)
**Author:** [@246812](https://community.theros.org.uk/u/246812)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [25 August 2026 11:04 UTC](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/just-been-diagnosed-with-osteoporosis/1862 "2026-08-25T11:04:00Z")
Hi everyone I am new to this site and Osteoporosis, I work in a school at lunch times and one of the children ran into me complete accident and broke my hip 15 months ago. I had a bone density scan and was told if you d… --- ## [Advice on my diagnosis](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/advice-on-my-diagnosis/1894)
**Author:** [@Cocoboy26](https://community.theros.org.uk/u/Cocoboy26)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [25 August 2026 10:33 UTC](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/advice-on-my-diagnosis/1894 "2026-08-25T10:33:43Z")
Hi, Saw the consultant on the 20th August, informed me I have severe osteoporosis, and I am high risk of more fractures. The osteoporosis is in my neck, back and hip, been off work since April 3rd when the fractures… --- ## [Accepting my shape](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/accepting-my-shape/1434)
**Author:** [@Player](https://community.theros.org.uk/u/Player)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [23 August 2026 08:19 UTC](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/accepting-my-shape/1434 "2026-08-23T08:19:08Z")
Continuing the discussion from I understand how you feel.: I too have the same problem I am 68 years old had 5 spinal fractures in January 2025 lost 2 inches from my hight I am 4.11 now my stomach sticks out very notic… --- ## [First post - newly diagnosed after a broken leg](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/first-post-newly-diagnosed-after-a-broken-leg/1815)
**Author:** [@Patsy](https://community.theros.org.uk/u/Patsy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [18 August 2026 22:18 UTC](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/first-post-newly-diagnosed-after-a-broken-leg/1815 "2026-08-18T22:18:11Z")
Hello Everyone I’ve just been diagnosed with osteoporosis after suffering a compound fracture of my tibia and fibula when I fell down a hill and into a tree last November. My fibula has mended, but the tibia is taking … --- ## [How long will it take me to recover from back fractures?](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/how-long-will-it-take-me-to-recover-from-back-fractures/1230)
**Author:** [@Florence](https://community.theros.org.uk/u/Florence)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [17 August 2026 13:42 UTC](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/how-long-will-it-take-me-to-recover-from-back-fractures/1230 "2026-08-17T13:42:19Z")
I am new to the group but have had osteoporosis for many years. I have had two previous episodes of back fractures but the current one is the worst. I am 63years old and have taken prednisone since the age of 10 due to m… --- ## [Reading Dexa reports](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/reading-dexa-reports/1839)
**Author:** [@Purplelady](https://community.theros.org.uk/u/Purplelady)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [13 August 2026 15:29 UTC](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/reading-dexa-reports/1839 "2026-08-13T15:29:50Z")
I have a Dexa report it says high but I don’t know how you know where in your body it is ? Can anyone help --- ## [Vertabral fracture diagnosis query](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/vertabral-fracture-diagnosis-query/1803)
**Author:** [@Bex](https://community.theros.org.uk/u/Bex)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [3 August 2026 10:17 UTC](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/vertabral-fracture-diagnosis-query/1803 "2026-08-03T10:17:34Z")
Hello all, I had a DEXA scan a few weeks ago and the results came back saying I have osteoporosis in my spine. This was a complete shock. I am not in any pain however there are indications of possible vertabral fracture… [Next page](https://community.theros.org.uk/c/new-to-osteoporosis/4.md?page=1)