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Over the last month I have had an odd occurrence of pain and weakness in my legs. It has happened three times. Suddenly I feel a whoosh of pain in my back that shoots down my legs. Pain subsides relatively quickly however my legs feel very heavy and weak. Makes it difficult to walk and stand. Am wondering if it is all related to my osteoporosis in my spine and hip. Scary when this happens.

My fingers are starting to go crooked, I have pain in both index fingers, ring fingers. Also now I have ache in my thumb. Dr said it looks like ostio. They have never tested for anything. I have never had an answer. I am getting lumps on first joints also. Can they do blood test to say what this is? Thank you

I was told to take vit D 5000 a day for Osteopenia (borderline Osteoporosis). Is it good to take
calcium also? Should I go to my regular doctor of a specialist.

Suggestions.

thank you,

I’m going to start my treatment tomorrow. 1 pill per week. But I have a delicate stomach. I would like to be prepared. I’m nervous and sad and angry and confused.

I have 51 years. I was diagnosed with osteopenia/osteoporosis last week (borderline), January 2019. I’m post menopausal (early menopause, last menstrual period at 39-41 years). I had a gastric bypass in September 2007 and as a consequence of that a malabsorption syndrome. For the last 2 years since now I’m dealing with severe vitamin… read more

Hi there!
This just started in the last week - guess you could call it cramps or Charlie horses. My legs if I stretch them during the night or while sitting….feet…toes curl and hurt terribly….same with fingers.
Any one else having these problems?
I am already taking magnesium and calcium…
Not sure which dr to talk to about this!

I was sent them from the government, they are sending them to people that are more prone to catching covid