Suggest Ways To Manage Severe Pain When Diagnosed With Osteoporosis

Posted on Fri, 13 Jan 2017

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Fri, 13 Jan 2017 Answered on

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Question : I've been trying not to think about my health right now because we have to move, but I am doing my exercises daily. I'm not good at it but I am still trying. I do rest in between. I still hurt and out of pain medication what do I do?

Answered by Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
May need supplements for calcium and bisphosphonates

Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to health care magic! Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. We will try to help you in best way possible.

First of all, it is sad to know what you had gone through. Based on the history you have shared, it seems as if osteoporosis and related morbidity is troubling your daily routine. It's good that Meanwhile you have continued the excercises and other routines but I would suggest to continue using supplements for calcium and bisphosphonates as these may help with bone resorption issue alongwith osteoporosis.

If pains are not being controlled by acetaminophen and tramadol, more potent analgesics like non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs like naproxen or celecoxib can be used for longer time if no contraindications like kidney or stomach disease present. Meanwhile topical massage with capsiacin gels and physiotherapy may help.

Wishing you a speedy recovery. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin (9 hours later)

What is physiotherapy and bisphosphonates?

Answered by Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin (15 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Physiotherapy is supportive excercises and bisphosphonates is mineral supplementation

Detailed Answer:
Hi! Thanks for sharing the feedback.

Physiotherapy is trained group of muscle movements or excercises which help to overcome muscle or nerve pains by supportive and non pharmacological measures. Bisphosphonates are supplements which help in bone formation and strengthening of bones specially in osteoporosis.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin (4 hours later)

I'm doing this already thanks

Answered by Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin (33 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Closing remarks

Detailed Answer:
That's good that you have started it already. Make sure that exercises should be according to advise of a recognized and authentic physiotherapist. Also with calcium and other mineral supplements drink lots of water else these can precipitate kidney stones.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj