Hi all
Have secured an appointed with a new endo consultant and as this can be somewhat difficult in the UK I would really like to know what any of you would advise i need to ask with reference to if i have been tested for all possible reasons for my Osteoporosis.
A bit of background, altho have posted before.
At age 31, day after giving birth to my first baby fractured 3 vertebra after a mild trauma (backrest on bed shot backwards). Total agony as many of you know!!
When eventually dexa scanned 4 mths later spine score was -3.96 and hips - 2.05. Has been extremely hard as wasn't able to look after my baby without help, altho did manage to breastfeed for 3 mths (before I knew about Osteo). My baby also has a genetic condition which means she's visually impaired, could do without back problems too!! Ha ha
My score 12 months on improved to - 3.42 (about 10%) and hips slightly worse altho at -2.12 not much difference.
Haven't taken any drugs as may want another child, altho feel i should get this idea out of my head as odds stacked against us! Have taken a prescribed dose of calcium and Vit D.
My health in past has been good, altho did suffer from endometrosis (gyne condition) and took various treatments altho none stopped my cycle. Have also always been naturally very slim, didn't have big appetite as a youngster but again always maintained a regular monthly cycle.
Sorry to waffle but have been told have been tested for all conditions related to Osteo and there is no reason I should have it but my scores are too low for it to be just pregnancy related. I feel medical profession are missing something and want to make sure I ask everything I should?
Hope this is okay to post and not too long winded.
Best regards to everyone xx NCH





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