Re: Re: Osteo mostly small frames

[Guest guest]

I bet she was talking about osteoporosis, not osteoarthritis.

In fact, this web site says obesity is one of the leading causes of

osteoarthritis. It is wear and tear arthritis and almost everyone will have some

if

they live long enough.

" Obesity causes osteoarthritis by increasing the mechanical stress on the

cartilage. In fact, next to aging, obesity is the most powerful _risk factor_

(http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=5377) for

osteoarthritis of the knees. "

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[Guest guest]

Makes sense as I have osteoporosis, Fibro and RA but not osteoarthritis. I am

Caucasian, red hair so very light skinned, small frame,was thrown into early

menopause due to endometrial cancer, and an ex smoker. All of which they say

contributes to osteoporosis. My last bone scan showed bones that should be in an

80 year old woman. I am 47, 5 foot tall, and 120 pounds.

In osteoporosis the bones become so aged and brittle that a slight slip or fall

can actually fracture them. Which is why so many of my bones broke in the car

accident a few years back. I have stubbed toes and broken them, coughed to hard

with pneumonia and fractured ribs. I take Boniva to help strengthen them and

just have to be very careful.

Vicki

Iowa

[Guest guest]

 

Vicki from Iowa and group;

 

I am so sorry you have the Arthur brothers.  That's arthritis.  Yes my doc said

it was for thin people.  Usually us overweight people get it all,  I am sorry

that osteoporosis picked you.  You sound so very pretty. 

 

I saw boniva on the commercials,  I hope that does the trick for you.  At least

in this day and time they are making drugs to help us more than in our

grandparents day.  That's great you quit smoking.  I never had a broken bone.  I

hope I never I heard its very painful.. Your in my prayer box. 

 

gentle hugs

Clora

 

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From: Vicki <gramvick@...>

Subject: Re: [ ] Re: Osteo mostly small frames

Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2008, 3:19 PM

Makes sense as I have osteoporosis, Fibro and RA but not osteoarthritis. I am

Caucasian, red hair so very light skinned, small frame,was thrown into early

menopause due to endometrial cancer, and an ex smoker. All of which they say

contributes to osteoporosis. My last bone scan showed bones that should be in an

80 year old woman. I am 47, 5 foot tall, and 120 pounds.

In osteoporosis the bones become so aged and brittle that a slight slip or fall

can actually fracture them. Which is why so many of my bones broke in the car

accident a few years back. I have stubbed toes and broken them, coughed to hard

with pneumonia and fractured ribs. I take Boniva to help strengthen them and

just have to be very careful.

Vicki

Iowa

[Guest guest]

HI DOREEN,LET'S TALK ABOUT CLUTZ, I'M THE BIGGEST ONE OF ALL. I FALL ALL THE

TIME & HAVE SEVERE OSTEO. U WANT TO HEAR SOMETHING FUNNY? THE ONLT TIME I DON'T

FALL IS WHEN I'VE HAD A COUPLE OF ALCOHOLIC DRINKS.LOL TOO FUNNY HUH??? I ALWAYS

JOKE WITH MY DRS. I TELL THEM I NEED TO B DRUNK ALL THE TIME SO I DON'T FALL...

I'M LIL BONED & OVERWEIGHT, I WEIGHT 150LBS SO THE DRS. WANT ME AT LEAST TO LOSE

25 TO 30 LBS.

EASIER SAID THAN DONE I TOLD THEM ESP. WITH ALL THE MEDS I TAKE.I'M HONEST

THOUGH NO MATTER WHAT, I TELL MY DRS. EVERYTHING........ B CAREFUL DOREEN, U

DON'T WANT OSTEO IT'S A BITCH!!! I TAKE PRESCRIBED VITAMIN D & FOLIC ACID, FORTEO

INJECTIONS & CITRICAL+ MORE D.... MY BONES R VERY, VERY FRAGILE. I CAN'T EVEN

PLAY AROUND WITH MY ALYSSA LIKE WRESTLING, SHE LOVES WRESTLING.. IT BREAKS MY

HEART... I EVEN HAVE TO B CAREFUL DURING INTIMACY WITH MY HUB, COME ON NOW. I'M

KINDA FREAKY!!!!!!!LOL

SERIOUSLY, THOUGH U TAKE CARE OF UR SELF DOREEN & DON'T ALLOW UR SELF TO GET

OSTEO IT SUX!!!!

HAVE AN AWESOME DAY!!!! GOD BLESS, MELYNDA GAMEZ 11/13/08 9:30A.M.CDT

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From: Mimi <mimi212@...>

Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 7:59:20 AM

Subject: [ ] Re: Osteo mostly small frames

Wow, Vicki - that is a lot to worry about. It wouldn't do me to get

osteoporosis. I am such a clutz that I would probably be broken more

often than not. Do you take anything like Caltrate? My Rheumy put me

on that right away when I started the RA meds. I've been told that

because I am big boned and overweight, I am at a very low risk of

osteoporosis. Take care and don't hurt yourself..........Doreen

Makes sense as I have osteoporosis, Fibro and RA but not

osteoarthritis. I am Caucasian, red hair so very light skinned, small

frame,was thrown into early menopause due to endometrial cancer,  and

an ex smoker. All of which they say contributes to osteoporosis. My

last bone scan showed bones that should be in an 80 year old woman. I

am 47, 5 foot tall, and 120 pounds.

In osteoporosis the bones become so aged and brittle that a slight

slip or fall can actually fracture them. Which is why so many of my

bones broke in the car accident a few years back. I have stubbed toes

and broken them, coughed to hard with pneumonia and fractured ribs. I

take Boniva to help strengthen them and just have to be very careful.

Vicki

Iowa

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