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Could a rash be related to pregnancy osteoporosis??

YoungMum88
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I am 21 and suffering from pregnancy related osteoporosis. Like most stories i breast fed my baby until the 7/8 week mark when suddenly i was diagnosed with the condition and also 6 compression fractures in my spine. My life felt like it had ended!

I would like to know if anyone else developed a rash right at the end of their pregnancy and for about 6 weeks afterwars. It started on my belly then spread down my legs. It was horrific, terribly itchy and like small welts. The doctors said it was hormonal and was just wondering if this could be linked or a sign my body wasnt right?

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Avascular necrosis Back pain Fractures Pregnancy Rashes Pain Menopause Osteoporosis

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Lee29

I have not heard of a rash as part of pregnancy related osteoporosis (but then again I am not an expert). I also got osteoporosis during pregnancy and post partum (still recuperating with hip pain and compression fractures - my daughter is 3 months now). There is a rash similar to what you've described called PUPPS so you might want to ask about it. Apparently, it's more common when you have boys. I hope you get better soon!
-Lee

LindaS

Young mum, I got my osteoporosis at the age of 31. I did not have any rashes. Lee, I also had hip pain which turned out to be avascular neurcrosis. I don't know if this applies to you but I haven't heard of any other people that got hip pain with their pregnancy related osteoporosis. Good luck to you both.

Lee29

Hi Linda,
I was diagnosed with something called transient regional osteoporosis of the hips. I looked at articles on line and it seems like hip pain is a major part of this condition during pregnancy and afterwards. The doctor did mention avascular necrosis but did not think I had it yet. My hip pain has improved (used to be excruciating) but now it seems like my back pain has worsened (dr says that this is due to insufficiency fractures of my vertebrae). I am being treated by an orthopedist but I will seeing an endocrinologist next week for the first time. I'm curious if you found any treatment helpful for your osteoporosis.
Thanks for your post.
Lee

LindaS

Hi Lee, I have never heard of transient regional osteoporosis of the hips. My avascular neurcrosis is definitely obvious on my x-rays. You can see a lot of the bone is just deteriorated. I did have 2 compression fractures during pregnancy. They were very painful but after awhile they did heal and I was more comfortable. It took a year or so for me to feel better after I had my daughter. My osteoporosis improved slighly with time and medication. I had a 6 % increase in bone density. It is now almost 19 years later. I have felt pretty good over the years. I really haven't had much back pain which surprises me because of the curve in my spine. My legs break very easily and I have had surgeries to fix these breaks. i haven't gone thru menopause yet and am concerned about that. You are very young and your bone density can still increase all on its own and possibly more so with medication. Its good you are going to an endocrinologist because they are really the best kind of dr for osteoporosis. You won't always be in the pain you are in now. I wish you the best of luck. Take care
Linda

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