Re: OT Osteopporrossis and lbd

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Ron, I know she probably would need the pain shots, but am wondering in her

condition if the Fosamax is necessary. It can be very hard on the digestive

system, especially if she is lying down a lot. And, of course, the vitamins and

calcium are good. Is she up and walking around a lot? Is she at risk for falls

that could break a hip? That would partly determine leaving her on it.

June C.

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> Subject: OT Osteopporrossis and lbd

> To: lbdcaregivers

> Date: Thursday, June 26, 2008, 7:01 PM

> Hi Everyone, mom got her injection for pain in her back

> again today.They put her out with versid and did the

>  injection in her back, shes been pretty much out of it

> all day but when she wakes up although she doesnt talk much

> she looks like shes just plain miserable.My question is,

> does anyones lo suffer from osteopporrossis with

> commpression fractures in there back?I treat mom with

> fosamax, and 1200 mgs of calcium/day and various

> vitamins.She cant tolerate any pain meds so the only relief

> she gets is tylenol and the injection.IS THERE ANY BETTER

> LBD FRIENDLY WAY TO TREAT THIS?Any advice would be greatly

> appreciated.I sure wish she didnt suffer so much.I hate

> this disease so much.I hope all is well.   Ron

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