Compression Fractures

[jsewell]

Originally Posted by Maria

Judy,
So L4/5 isn't fused? Is L5/S1 fused? Are you still in a lot of pain? chronic fractures... I've not heard this term before tho that doesn't mean anything.

I'm a bit worried about my spine and hips as my PCP made a big deal about my osteoporosis and the fact that I'm not treating it but with this move preparation I've just not had the time to follow up on the denial for the Prolia treatments. I'm afraid fractures might happen to me if I don't get some treatment...

My insurance company actually wrote a letter to my pain management doctor asking her why she is not treating my low bone density . She has written my many compression fractures as part of her reason for pain management.
I have a prescription for fosomax from my endo that i work for, but with all the new meds out there i don't think i will use that. He first talked to me about prolia. I have an apt in 2 weeks with my local endo and i will see what she has to say. I somehow am not sure it is ok to use something while your body is trying to heal from a fusion.
I am ONLY fused from C4 thru L4.
I can't seem to heal from compression fractures on my own so they will also get a shot of cement when i have the fusion.
judy