Wednesday, June 09, 2010
The typical American with osteoporosis is over 65, often small-framed and, almost always, female.Considering that being a woman is the top risk factor for osteoporosis, followed by being post-menopausal, it’s no wonder that 80% of Americans diagnosed with osteoporosis are women.Still, that mean...
PJ, I like all of your ideas for getting men to think about bone loss, and making some lifestyle changes. This worked for me when I was dx'd, but only with my brothers. Since my scores were so low, my endo recommended having them checked (DXA), and I don't think they would have done it if we didn't ask. Because it's hereditary in my family, it only made sense for them to be checked, but it took some coaxing and reassurance that they wouldn't have bone loss. However, that's not what they found out, so you guys need to be checked too!
Thanks for the ideas!!
Pam, how did it turn out with your brothers? Are they OK? Diagnosed? Thanks for your comments - PJH
Hi PJ, one brother has osteoporosis and the other osteopenia, and both are avid exercisors and supplement takers. So heredity (maternal/fraternal) plays a large role in this, unfortunately.
Take Care...