I think doctors are not giving us enough information early enough about osteoporosis and prevention. I orginally diagnosed myself as the stereotype for osteoporosis at age 55 -- about 10 years ago. I am 5' 4", light haired, light eyed and small frame. I have never been sedentary because I have always walked, but I have not moderately or vigorously exercised. Just before menopause I realized from extensive medical reading that I was at severe risk for osteoporosis. When I discussed this with my Gyn, we agreed that I would take calcium for prevention. Then I asked him about estrogen as another tool and was prescribed Estrace for a short period of time. My doctor never prescribed vitamin D so the calcium really did not help prevent osteoporosis. I began taking vitamin D on my own and about a year later my doctor advised me to take vitamin D. However, I still ended up Vitamin D deficient because the Vitamin D was not enough as I aged more. Now at age 63, I was diagnosed with Osteoporosis of the spine and Osteopenia of the Spine. My Gyn and Primary care never gave me the whole scope. How long has the medical community known about this deficiency as you get older. What year was it confirmed and why were we not informed earlier to prevent its occurrence.
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I think doctors are not giving us enough information early enough about osteoporosis and prevention. I orginally diagnosed myself as the stereotype for osteoporosis at age 55 -- about 10 years ago. I am 5' 4", light haired, light eyed and small frame. I have never been sedentary because I have always walked, but I have not moderately or vigorously exercised. Just before menopause I realized from extensive medical reading that I was at severe risk for osteoporosis. When I discussed this with my Gyn, we agreed that I would take calcium for prevention. Then I asked him about estrogen as another tool and was prescribed Estrace for a short period of time. My doctor never prescribed vitamin D so the calcium really did not help prevent osteoporosis. I began taking vitamin D on my own and about a year later my doctor advised me to take vitamin D. However, I still ended up Vitamin D deficient because the Vitamin D was not enough as I aged more. Now at age 63, I was diagnosed with Osteoporosis of the spine and Osteopenia of the Spine. My Gyn and Primary care never gave me the whole scope. How long has the medical community known about this deficiency as you get older. What year was it confirmed and why were we not informed earlier to prevent its occurrence.
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