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I broke both ankles on Dec 9th , for no apparent reason at all, I was getting ready for work , went to my car for my coffee cup and both ankles gave, breaking them both. I had surgery to repair my right ankle and the left ankle was ok to heal without surgery. I’ve had 6 broken bones in the past 5 years, my wrist, 2 ribs (from coughing) my arm and both ankles, my dr ordered a bone density test and my insurance denied it saying I was to young to need it. I’m supposed to have some blood tests but… read more
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Amy, I read your story. You poor dear. Being 50 is not too young to have osteoporosis. That’s ridiculous. I have it. My daughter at 43 has Osteopenia, precuser to osteoporosis. Yes you do need a good Rheumotologist. I’m on a pill called Fosamax, no side effects for me. And in the last three years, I’ve gained back some of my bone loss. I had vitaminD Defiency. Easy fix with vitamin D supplement. But see your doctor, and blood tests for ho slow is your vitD. Hope this helps.
I have low vitamin d. I had a bone density test which showed up osteopenia so you are not too young. Keep pushing for it. Good luck x
PS. Swelling of your ankles...did you find the cause. That’s not to be taken lightly. Hugs🦋Victoria
Thank you so much! This has been so hard. Especially when you feel like the people who are supposed to be helping you, aren’t.
I’ve had chronic low d levels every since a child. Have blood work done yearly and have prescription for vit d 50,000 units I take once a week.
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