Take Care of Your Bones

Wow, I did't know fractures can't be felt, that is scary..Yes, just consuming calcium isn't enough, that is why they strongly suggest women do not only cardiovascular exercising, but weigh lifting..Lifting weights helps keeps our bones strong and I was doing well when I had my youngest boy, picking him up and playing with him. But when he got too big, I started lifting weights, then I got into school and barely have time to do my schoolwork and housework, but I should really make time for at least 10 minutes a day if not more on weight lifting..

hi cher I thought as I was overweight it protected my bones not so but also I was takingAvandia for my diabetes.Avandia has some really nasty side effects,weakning of bones, lowering red blood cell cout.So when I had a fall and broke my shoulder

I feel for ya... I don't know if I have any fractures in my spine, but I do have osteoporosis and degenerative disc disease, so my back gets quite sore sometimes, and I'd love to get into traction. Did your doctor prescribe anything for your bones? (I take fosavance once a week.)

My grandmother is suffering from Osteoporosis. She's already in her 80's and having back problems. When she was young, she don't drink milk and don't eat eggs, because she don't like the taste and smell of them. Now that she's old, she's now suffering from lack of calcium in her diet.

I guess you have to live with it now,the back bones are still fragile enough. Don't stop taking your supplement because it helps,I'm 50 and i take supplements and I see a deference but that doesn't mean that you can't hurt yourself though,as we grow older the bones becomes more fragile.

This was really scary. If we cannot even feel the fracture, how are we going to take care of it? We might even make the problem worse by not giving enough care. Thanks for this information. Will try to get a check up my self.

Interesting discussion, because of the women I work with was telling me that they have found issues with her where her bones are not like they need to be as well. It makes you wonder how many times when we might do something if we really did hurt ourselves even if it has not always shown up? I know they say the Bone density test is important and wonder how come most times they never consider doing it? But if they did find something that they can fix, that could be a Good thing as well.

Maybe I should start drinking some more milk.

I know that your discussion was directed to the ladies, but I think it would also be great for the guys to take care of their bones too. I twisted my knee just before Christmas, and it hasn't healed properly until now. I can't help think that it's because I don't care about my bones. Or drink anything with calcium to keep them well.

Oh my gosh. Thank you for this post. If I have not found this topic, I would not remember my osteoporosis. Even as a child, my auntie told me that I do have an osteoporosis. I still remember how my back aches but with the help of caltrate calcium pills, the pain is gone. I take this pill every day but I am not sure if I have fracture in my bone. I am hoping that I will not have fracture in my bone and I want it to remain healthy because I do not want to spend money just to fix this bone. I want my bone to be healthy.

I apologize for my lack of knowledge, but is this considered osteoporosis? I am curious about what your doctor talk about exercises. How often do you exercise, if I may ask.

I am sure drink milk or take more calcium is not enough to guarantee my bone in a good shape. To know that the fractures may happen without we even feel it, it something that make me feel unease.. I should take extra care about my health!! I am not sure if what I am doing now is good for my body or need extra more~(^^)

You may have osteoporosis. I started out with osteopenia and have since moved into osteoporosis. I have a fracture also in my spine. These kinds of fractures are compression fractures.

Usually foods with calcium sometimes are not enough especially in women, because we tend to loose a lot of calcium during pregnancies and every month with our period.did your docs gave you calcium supplements?If they haven't then you should visit another doctor because most women after 50 face such problems knownn as osteoporosis, luck of calcium,and you should take these supplements for your bones.

One of my unspoken fears is falling down and getting a bad fracture or such. I actually wince just by imagining it and so I really do spend a lot of time and money choosing my shoes and making sure that my bathroom and kitchen isn't slippery. I have an aunt who's had a hip replacement surgery done due to a bad fall. She tripped in a parking lot because she wasn't looking at where she was going because she was in a hurry. Now this aunt of mine is petite, barely five feet and very thin. She does admit to not drink any milk or any dairy products that's why her bones were very brittle. Now I do drink milk and eat vegetables that do contain calcium. If asked what makes me stress, it would be the idea of slipping or falling and injuring myself.

Oh thanks a lot Cher, one more lesson learned today and what you just shared is very informative and helpful. Imagine having fractures in your lumbar without you knowing? I think we have to be very cautious now and have a glass of calcium-rich milk at least once a day. Thanks.

We all wait for symptoms to appear before we go for check ups. Age does stake a toll on our bones and they are the first casualty. We need to change our lifestyle.

Hi there cher, In my field as a nurse we do suggest that bone strengthening for women should start at 25 years old for women since the younger you start the protection of your bones the lesser the possibility of any fractures in the future, we suggest taking in of drink and foods that are high in calcium and has proper vitamin D for better absorption of calcium, some are suggested to take calcium supplements since they are lactose intolerant, and weight bearing exercises are advised as this helps in the thickening & strengthening of bones. So be safe and for all the ladies consult your physician for further advice.

Had my bone density and they told me I have mild scoliosis ! :(

More calcium and regular exercise and healthy diet !!! hmm.