Tuesday, 19 December 2023

Dr. Dan, Dec. 19th

We had a debriefing after the bone density test.

  • Due to his prescriptions, this makes the bones soft.
  • soft osteopenic (last time)
  • 'femoral nick' is the hipbone
  • soft:  -2.5 = osteoparotic "statistically significant decrease"
  • Remediation: doing cardio (walking), calcium and Vit. D supplements all ; 
  • Could improve with weight training, muscles tugging on the skeleton builds bone,
  • No cure, as the medications = losing bone strength
  • 'Prone to falls' is the outcome of osteoporosis.
Knee
  • prepatellar bursitis from falling in June, 2023
  • checked his knees, bursitis is improved, could be arthritis
  • Sending him for X Rays on his knees to check that

7 comments:

DUTA said...

When going out, he should have elastic sleeves around his knees. It helps keeping them stable and prevents falling.

Anvilcloud said...

So many breakdowns for some of us. I guess we just keep on appreciating the moments. I trust he carries his phone when he goes on his walks -- just in case.

Divers and Sundry said...

Osteoporosis can be such a dangerous thing, and it's good to see the doctor staying on top of it. I hope he can figure out a way to include weight training. Has he tried yoga?

Elephant's Child said...

Good luck. And how I hope a safe way to lift weights and improve his bone density can be found.

Red said...

So some good some bad in the debriefing. I wish they'd give a recording of a debriefing as there is so much to remember and put together.

Kathy G said...

I was able to avert an osteoporosis diagnosis for several years by doing weight bearing exercises. I hope he finds something that will work for him.

William Kendall said...

A lot of things to consider.