HEADS UP - LOST ALMOST AN INCH OF HEIGHT!
I forgot to mention in my previous post that I have lost almost an inch in height over the past year. Ugh! My Mom had osteoporosis so I have a greater chance of developing it.
Long story short. I had a bone density scan. And it showed that I do not have osteoporosis but my bone density has changed significantly. So, my dr. has increased my calcium intake to 15oo mg per day and an additional 2000 units of vitamin D.
I'll have another scan in two years. If I am still "shrinking" she stated that I will probably have to go on medication such as Fosomax or something like it.
So .... make sure you are getting all your calcium and vitamin D. Even if you do take it religiously, as I do, you can still have issues, especially if you have a close relative who had osteoporosis.
Oh, and be sure to do weight bearing exercise everyday. Walking is excellent for this.
Huggs,
Pammie
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