# Newly diagnosed, ex runner

**URL:** <https://community.theros.org.uk/t/newly-diagnosed-ex-runner/2188>\
**Category:** New to osteoporosis & osteopenia\
**Created:** [26 October 2026 15:32 UTC](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/newly-diagnosed-ex-runner/2188 "2026-10-26T15:32:44Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![RAA](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/community.theros.org.uk/raa/32/132_2.png) [@RAA](https://community.theros.org.uk/u/RAA)\
**Post date:** [26 October 2026 15:32 UTC](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/newly-diagnosed-ex-runner/2188/1 "2026-10-26T15:32:45Z")

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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 keen to get back to some jogging. Any advice appreciated! Thanks in advance.

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**Author:** ![PSPC101](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/community.theros.org.uk/pspc101/32/128_2.png) [@PSPC101](https://community.theros.org.uk/u/PSPC101)\
**Post date:** [26 October 2026 23:05 UTC](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/newly-diagnosed-ex-runner/2188/2 "2026-10-26T23:05:12Z")

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Are you taking medication?

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**Author:** ![RAA](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/community.theros.org.uk/raa/32/132_2.png) [@RAA](https://community.theros.org.uk/u/RAA)\
**Post date:** [27 October 2026 08:04 UTC](https://community.theros.org.uk/t/newly-diagnosed-ex-runner/2188/3 "2026-10-27T08:04:44Z")

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Yes, about to start with alendronic acid