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edhopper

(37,381 posts) Fri Feb 28, 2025, 10:23 PM Feb 2025

Found out have osteoporosis in my right hip [View all]

Last edited Fri Feb 28, 2025, 11:12 PM - Edit history (1)

I don't need a hip replacement, but should I just get one before I don't have Medicare and then can't afford it?

Not serious, but seriously.

I am joking about the unnecessary surgery, but appreciate the advice from all.

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Found out have osteoporosis in my right hip [View all] edhopper Feb 2025 OP

Recently learned the same about my spine. Scrivener7 Feb 2025 #1

Same here edhopper Feb 2025 #5

I have osteopenia SheltieLover Feb 2025 #2

I have it too. milestogo Feb 2025 #4

Yes it does. SheltieLover Feb 2025 #11

I've had good results with vitamin K2 with D3. multigraincracker Feb 2025 #8

Yes it does & Bone Up contains these SheltieLover Feb 2025 #12

I've been very lucky. In 75 years I've never broken a bone. multigraincracker Feb 2025 #15

Glad you've never broken a bone SheltieLover Feb 2025 #16

Plus I played sports all thru HS and beyond. multigraincracker Feb 2025 #18

That's good SheltieLover Mar 2025 #28

I never heard of Bone Up. Thanks. Just ordered 360 capsules. LeftInTX Mar 2025 #27

Good for you! SheltieLover Mar 2025 #29

For a really good calcium supplement, I recommend Bone Up by Jarrow. It has the full range of vitamins and diane in sf Feb 2025 #3

I take a Prolia shot every six months. I have had great results with bone density growth. Talk to your doctor. Raftergirl Feb 2025 #6

Any side effects? I had a hard time with alendronate and that's Scrivener7 Mar 2025 #31

It's my opinion that you should NEVER have currently unneeded PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2025 #7

I wasn't serious about it edhopper Feb 2025 #9

I hear you! SheltieLover Feb 2025 #13

Personally I would go with exercise and dietary changes before undergoing surgery... cliffside Feb 2025 #10

Excercise and diet will benefit and should be done anyway but they will not help you if you have severe osteoporosis Meowmee Mar 2025 #21

Thanks for sharing and a good reminder that we need to advocate for ourselves and do some research ... cliffside Mar 2025 #24

You're welcome 😁 Meowmee Mar 2025 #25

Ask your doctor Meowmee Feb 2025 #14

My doctor does blood test every six months to make sure everything is AOk. I also take a calcium supplement. Raftergirl Feb 2025 #19

I'm glad it was ok for you and your mom- I assume prolia or another one? Meowmee Feb 2025 #20

Prolia. My sister is on it, also with no issue. I started it when diagnosed with osteopenia. I have no intention Raftergirl Mar 2025 #22

Not everyone gets that Meowmee Mar 2025 #23

Interesting DET Mar 2025 #30

Yes the quality of the bone is not good because it's all older bone Meowmee Mar 2025 #32

Also have dr order up a home sleep study SheltieLover Feb 2025 #17

Hi, I'm familiar Bread and Circuses Mar 2025 #26

I am over 65 and on Medicare edhopper Mar 2025 #33

OK... Bread and Circuses Mar 2025 #34