We all know that hip fractures can be deadly, but the latest report in the supplement to the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons reminds us just how dangerous they can be. After a hip fracture, 20 percent of women die within a year and 20 percent are permanently disabled. In addit...
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death and osteoporosis
Wildflowers
Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at 06:32 PMHi! If I thought for one moment that I would be dead within a year if I fractured my hip, that not only would be frightening but also I would feel hopeless and depressed. The opposite is true for me, I live one day at a time with osteoporosis and I am doing it the natural way. I want a quality of life more than I expect quantity of life. I take my calcium, vitamin D, exercise etc. etc. etc. Yes, we should be made aware of osteoporosis, however it seems to me that death within a year of fracturing a hip has more to do with other complications. Fear is more detrimental to our body, our bones, our spirit and life. My solution to osteoporosis is live your life fully each and everyday and savor all of your precious moments. Yesterday has already happened and tomorrow will take care of itself naturally. Blessings !!!!
re: death and osteoporosis
Lila de Tantillo
Wednesday, October 24, 2007 at 01:42 PMThanks so much for sharing your thoughts with us. I absolutely agree that one shouldn't live one's life in fear and anxiety about the possible consequences of a fracture. You are absolutely doing the right thing by taking care of your bones proactively to limit those risks!
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