Guest guest Posted August 10, 2003 Report Share Posted August 10, 2003 ka, I read with interest your comments to Christie about the bone density test and quickly see that my thoughts that it might not be a priority for someone so young were incorrect. I am astonished that osteopenia could affect someone as young as you are! I was just diagnosed with osteopenia a few months ago. My T score was also that of a 75 year old, with possiblity of fracture, too. Yet I am 51, so this isn't as startling for me as it would be for someone your age. What type of treatment was recommended for you to strengthen your bones? I was told to attach weights to my ankles and walk frequently while wearing the weights, and was also told to take additional calcium and Vitamin D. If you read my earlier post you'll see that my gastro immediately ordered me to stop taking the additional calcium because of my pseudocysts and calification of my pancreas. If any kind of different or alternative treatment was suggested for you, I would be very curious to hear about it, because I feel I should be doing more than just walking with weights if there is anything else that would help ward off full osteoporosis. Thanks so much for your telling us about this. With hope and prayers, Heidi Heidi H. Griffeth South Carolina SC & SE Regional Rep. PAI, Intl. Note: All comments and advice are personal opinion only, and should not be substituted for professional medical consultation. I am 30 years old and have had CP since 95. I have moderately severe CP with no treatment or testing left to try...I just want you to know I was found to have osteopenia(almost osteoporosis)at age 26. > ka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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