Physically fit, athletic 72yr old who stepped wrong during morning miles with fall.. Broke the ball off right femur, had to wait for OR and delivery of prosthetic. Surgeon came in after surgery and informed me I had osteoporosis, and has me scheduled for periodic injections of Prolia. I walked (shakily it must be said) six hours after surgery. Walked a 5k in 93 minutes six weeks after surgery. Going to do an 8k this weekend.
Docs I need a hip placement and I have fallen 1 time already. I have osteoporosis. I'm trying to prevent a fall. I now take med from doc and calcium pill. And vit. D. I put myself on a better diet as well. Again thank you for new inf. 😅
I have osteoporosis and I have arthritis in my spine shoulder knees and hands fybromyalga in my thighs would I be able to get a knee operation in England there not treating me at all
Thank you for putting this out to the public. My surgeon never mentioned treatment for Osteoporosis. However, My PC prescribed vit. D, I, on my own started taking a supplement called Grow Bone by Garden of Life. Calcium, yes, but also the other nutrients needed for bone growth such as strontium, boron, vanadium, vit K#, vit D, pro biotics, and so forth. PT was started in the nursing home; I had home health OT and PT and I continued at a clinic. Prior to the traumatic fall that broke my hip I was hiking and backpacking. I had completely refurbished and repaired my house (a lot of lifting, carrying, hard physical work. I was 80 years old. I was able to resume hiking, but this past winter sprained my abductor muscles and injured 3 tendons so was again in physical therapy, this time using blood flow restriction exercises which were a miraculous game changer. I am eager to get another Dexa this May. I am fairly certain it will show major improvement in bone density. I did functional therapy at home otherwise known as yard work and landscaping, again active, hard physical work. For whatever reason, (probably the fairly grim stats for folks my age with a broken hip) my surgeon's first words after telling me the hip replacement went well, were "I'm concerned you will be a non-compliant patient and resist therapy" . Please, never make such a negative statement to a surgical, or any other patient, especially not while they still have a consciousness-altering substance in their system. This was a negative hypnotic suggestion for failure. However, I am an over achiever who is goal driven and my therapists gave up trying to rein me in and now brag about my good recovery.
I love your videos! This one was especially meaningful to me because in December of 2022 I stepped backwards off the 3rd rung of a stepstool thinking that I was still on the first rung and stepping to the floor. As I fell, I did a 180 degree turn midair and then went down hard onto a concrete floor covered in vinyl flooring material fracturing the neck of my left femur. I was 70 years old at the time. Being widowed and living by myself I had to drag myself from one end of the house to the other to try to find my cell phone which was up on a counter. I knocked the phone off the counter with a grabber-getter and called 911. The surgeon(s) performed a hemiarthroplasty procedure the next morning which has done well for my femur and hip however, I ended up with a damaged peroneal nerve from the surgery which has resulted in foot drop. And yes, I watched your video from a couple of years back as to why you shouldn't put up Christmas lights so lesson learned the hard way. Thank you both again for all your great videos!
My mom broke her hip on her 77th bday. She received amazing care in her local hospital, Peterborough Regional Health Centre and by her GP. They did everything you talked about. She was back to her active self a few months and 4 years later still going strong. Thanks for a great video.
Just found this out after a recent bone scan. I'm very active and was pretty shocked by the news. This fracture info is terrifying and should be shared much earlier in life.
Great talk. Thank you. My own case is extra weird, since I have osteogenesis imperfecta (mild form). When I broke my hip I couldn’t put weight on it for two full months which means that recovery has been very slow. But I had a first rate surgeon and somehow I survived. I use a walker and a cane and I’m trying to get to 4 miles a day with those. I have excellent physical therapists. Here’s what I would add: Make sure your patient gets emotional care and support. It’s very easy to just give up, or to fall into depression. Remember that not only are you in charge of your own health, but you are more important than you may think.
Great video! My dad and his sister had osteoporosis. Dad broke his hip at age 73, had surgery, but sadly died from pneumonia 5+ weeks later after not being able to recover from the surgery (he had other health issues). His older sister broke her wrist at age 89 which triggered a downward slide in her health. My sisters and I are fully aware of our genetics and do the three things mentioned at the end of this video: vitamin D, diet, and exercise.
Wow what a great episode. We owe alot to Dr. Zalzal for recognizing that my hubby had early onset osteoporosis (47) after a knee fracture. Dr. Khan has been an instrumental in figuring out what was causing it and treating the osteoporosis (vitamin D and Zoledronic Acid infusions).Lots of great info in this video and really reinforces how fortunate we are to have such great healthcare providers close to home. Congratulations on the article and thank you!
I am 40 and been diagnosed recently for severe osteoporosis after a back fracture and 4 foot fractures. I consult a dietician for few months and i completely changed my diet for high protein diet. I eat on a daily basis: great olive oil, natto, kiwi, thyme, rosemary, hemp seeds, prunes, salmon with edilible bones, avocados, sheep & goat cheese/yogurt, bone broth, large cold press green juice, etc... Plus exercise. Safe home environment. (small rug in the shower, clean house, nothing around my bed, prevention).. and supplements are : K2 Vitamin, B12, B Complex, Zinc, Boron, Strontium, Potassium citrate, Magnesium Glycinate, viatmin A, ... I take my calcium from foods sources but if not I take calcium hydryoxyapate form....Also, daily sunshine, cold shower and breathing exercise Win Hof style... Good Luck and stay healthy!
I love it when good friends like you 2 can pick on each other. One friend I’ve known for about 55 yrs. The other friend I’ve known just under 50 yrs. We can pick on each other in fun and also argue like sisters and then be back to picking on each other. This is a very interesting topic. Thanks for keeping us informed. 😊❤️
Thorough! Thank you! 71 y/o male here, zero meds. This thought ran through my mind. -Weight bearing exercises- Yes, you mentioned several times. Direction I am coming from…12 weight bearing exercises every other day…three reps of each. Drudgery to start…absolute drudgery…3 exercise days…I looked forward to going…You change that much. Started with bench press…no weights just 17 lb bar. -12 reps 3 sets. AMAZING difference….I walk taller, fabulous inner feeling…Junk food gone. - Personal thoughts now: #1 take the time #2 do 12 weight bearing… not 3, or 5…12 #3 do 3 sets of each. Thanks for motivating me to offer my experience. Stunned (by results) and thrilled I started. Richard
Deadlifts are an absolute favorite of mine. Those along with back squats cover so many muscle groups. Also incorporate rowing and Skierg. You will feel amazing.
Gosh I wish I would have known the delirium piece from my dads surgeon. It was a real problem for my dad who was in his 80's. He even got out of bed, over the rails on his bed, on the first night after surgery! The delirium lasted quite a while, it was very unnerving. Thank you for this video.
I have osteoporosis but I have had a kidney transplant and still have issues with too much calcium in my blood when I take the meds to treat it because my kidney is not completely functionnal.. I hope I will never have a hip fracture but if I do, I wish you would be my doctors 😊
Hello docs, love your videos. Can you do a video on osteonecrosis generally? I turned 31 two days ago and just had my second hip replaced today following a bilateral osteonecrosis diagnosis earlier this year. Devastating news for someone who is very active at my age, but after lots of research and having the procedures behind me, I’m feeling so much better. Also, your videos have lifted my spirits during recovery and taught me so much. Thanks for all you do!
Thank you so much for this video. I am 65 with a very small frame. I was diagnosed with osteopenia years ago. I haven’t had a dexa scan in a few years due to procrastination. I’m worried I may fall and break my hip one day it’s a scary thing. I do take vitamin D everyday😊
Great paper, Great info, Docs. Also, a big Thanks for including the research article. You guys are absolutely correct in the fact that, some people look at the healthcare field as a reaction to your declining health or emergency. When in fact it should be the other way around, the steps we as human beings should be taking, to avoid Hospitals/trauma/injuries.
Dr. Zalzal you’re rocking it. I love you both. I have “shared” Talking with Docs with so many Folks who have now subscribed. Both my Folks broke their hip. Both had osteo; one tried Prolia though both wound up in LTCare. Appreciate all your sage knowledge, wisdom, counsel and your HUMOUR. Kale will never be a staple in our fridge 😱. Lol Thanks again to both!
I have severe osteoporosis and was on Evenity shots for 1yr and starting in November this year my Rheumatologist is going to put me on Prolia every 6 months.
Great video. Vitamin D yes. What about K2 to assist ushering the calcium into where it's needed. I always thought the Calcium supplements wound up depositing calcium in the arteries. Nothing like getting calcium from the food we eat.
Brillant advice thank you ,love your videos ,especially for someone who will have a hip replacement soon , and hope not to have osteoporosis merci et à bientôt great show 👏👏
Great presentation, as always. Dr. Zalzal super work. I couldn't help but notice someone didn't iron their scrub top, Dr. Weening! My 91 year old Mother succumbed to a hip fracture about 3 weeks after repair, I think from a PE.
Hyperparathyroidism causes osteoporosis in otherwise healthy & active people - not uncommon in postmenopausal women. Surgical removal of the over-active parathyroid gland(s) cures the hyperparathyroidism, but osteoporosis treatment continues to present a big challenge! My endocrine surgeon @ UCLA (M.Yeh) recommends NO bone-building meds for osteoporosis caused by hyperparathyroidism & has published. (I hope he's right!) Women! Get your blood checked for high calcium and/or high PTH (parathyroid hormone) - even slight elevations can be an indication... and insist on a DEXA scan! My old white male doctor didn't listen to me (so I eventually left him) and here I sit @ 56 years old, having run & exercised my whole life, with severe osteoporosis. Thanks for the fun vids, docs... gotta go for a walk!
I'm 62, got my osteoporosis diagnosis at age 61 with a t-score of -4.6 in my spine, mid -3s in hip/femoral head. Broke my wrist 4 years ago after slipping on ice, wanted to protect my back as earlier in the year I'd "done something" to it that I didn't want to repeat. And I didn't repeat it for another two years, but since then, it's been like a cascade of injury, sometimes severe pain, as of this last June, a total of 3 inches of height lost with the accompanying discomfort that "less room" brings, but if my husband hadn't fractured two vertebrae and asked for a DEXA scan, I still wouldn't know I have osteoporosis, because "we don't screen under 65", apparently even after a "fragility fracture". Trust me on this: you want to catch it early. Maybe if you're 80, it's one thing, but if you're still trying to work (I'm a hairdresser--5 minutes of holding my arms out in front of me is too much, after 4 hours, I'm nearly blind with pain,) have been active, you don't want to let it get this far along before you discover it. And yes, I was a runner, (I attempted to run again two weeks ago, 99% sure I fractured T 8, (did not feel it during the run,) but worse, somehow strained my intercostal muscles--maybe because my physiology is different with my height loss? That's absolutely driving me insane. So, I am now a former runner. Three attempts to run, three injuries to my back--that's enough;) I did strength training, maintained healthy weight, not ever skinny, never smoked, drink very little. I thought I was doing what I needed to do. 😂
It seems to me that once you’ve broken a hip it’s too late to start popping vitamin D and pounding back the calcium. My doctor gave me a baseline bone mineral density test when I was in my 40’s then her practice was taken over by another doctor. I’m 66 now and the new doctor continues to push me off having another BMD test saying I’m still too young. So I took matters into my own hands and fell off my bike. Landed on my right shoulder and hip but got up, dusted off and rode my bike home. None the worse for wear. The old girl still has some bounce and I didn’t break anything so I guess I’m doing ok!
Great info like always . My son in law , had a hip replacement at 30 years old now he has problems in his neck , what are the causes of this problems in young people?
I am a healthy 82 year old except for back issues. Ive been diagnosed with ostopenia in my left hip and my primary care doc started me on Fosamax. Is that a good start. Ive started riding a bike at the gym.
I have osteoporosis which resulted in two compression fractures in my lower back. This can be quite painful especially if I’m on my feet a lot or try to lift something. I take vitamin D drops every morning and B12 tablets, and get a Prolia shot every six months. It even affects my tooth health. My doc says don’t fall off your bike!
It’s 84yo woman who’s been on prednisone for many years. I’m on Prolia, calcium and buy my own vit D I’ve test run the Prolia by walking into things and being knocked down. 🙄mI’ve hurt my bum and hip but it’s it’s never broken yet. I’ve RA in my feet and neck etc. and couldn’t do 5k but can do 1-2k with shopping on my back. IMO Prolia is amazing stuff and saved the NHS a lot of money
Not related to the video but any information on what to do with a osteochondral impaction injury in the knee that’s been hurting for 7 months. No relief from physio and a cortisone shot??
I have been diagnosed two years ago after fracturing my leg, with osteoporosis and I also have osteoarthritis … my problem has been that due to allergies to the medications prescribed I am not able to take any meds. I am searching for alternative natural treatment options.. after year one I had to have hardware removed and I now and working with physical therapy to strengthen my knee.. it’s been a long road… any suggestions ? Living on Tylenol… killing my stomach
My sister slipped on some ice. She went to work for a full week. Finally she told me she was going to emergency because it was really painful. The nurse had her sit in the waiting room for a couple of hours until an er bed was available. After the x-ray, the nurse came back feeling so bad. She said she couldn’t believe my sister had broken her ball off her hip. The surgeon was excited because she hadn’t seen a break like hers. They pinned the ball where it was sitting and now she is 100%. My question after a long ramble, is calcium something she should be taking on a regular basis?
I fell and broke my "hip" on July 6. It's now Oct. 10, and getting better at using the walker etc. The break was actually the top of the femur, just below the ball, of the hip socket. The surgeon put a rod all the way into the leg, all the way to the knee. Not sure how it's connected at the hip but it's a bear trying to walk 'normally' again. I have been prescribed a series of infusions of reclast. I've had one so far. What do you think of this system?
I have the most severe case of osteoporosis my doctor has ever seen. I’m in my 40s. However, I have lupus and I have been taking high dose steroids for many years. My doctor said my bones are paper and it’s a good thing I’m already in a wheelchair.
I am taking 4mg of methylprednisolone for RA. I am trying so hard to titrate off of it, but my pain is through the roof. I'm going very, very slowly and I'm still in terrible pain. Will this much (4 mg) still affect my bones negativly? It seems like a small amount. ( I am also on Humira) Should I just accept that I'll need to be on this dose long term?
What you are 53 and female your Osteoporosis is spreading what are the chances of breaks if you already have it in both hips, femur, lower back and pelvis
My bones are gaining calcium after 3 years on hrt post menopause. If you’re not on hrt then you need to be on an estrogen acting drug like fosamax. It’s horrible to be watching my mom and aunts crumble due to osteoporosis. They are all very sharp brain wise but their bones are crumbling. Please look into hrt perimenopause to prevent this horrible condition. Men who have osteoporosis should be tested for celiac disease. To reduce urinary tract infection post menopause use vaginal estrogen it is very safe for aged, improves vaginal and bladder integrity, without raising blood levels of estrogen .
Well done boys ,another very informative video Paul I think you need to shout Brad a new shirt he is looking a bit shabby next to you in your new shirt LOL Cheers Kym Adelaide
The chap on your video with delerium or drug withdrawl resembles the piano player in "Reefer Madness" the results of 20 joints of the old weak pretend weed.
Thank you, Sirs. Another opportunity to worry about the potential onset of something horrible. 😬 So generous. I am going to take preventative tips and move on - and am hoping watching the videos doesn't jinx me into having the issues! I see Dr Zalzal has saved up all his tokens and got a brand new top. Dr Weening forgot his and wrangled one off a poor trainee whose mum hadn't brought the iron over yet to his new digs, or sewn his name on. 😊
Plus you’re always sleeping because she pee all the time Good is drinking liquids think the only time I had a slow night I didn’t have to get up every hour and a half. I think I would drink milk in the evening. I can’t figure out why but I sure liked it because I didn’t get it 20 times. Think I got up three times. I’m so tired after three weeks.
Physically fit, athletic 72yr old who stepped wrong during morning miles with fall.. Broke the ball off right femur, had to wait for OR and delivery of prosthetic. Surgeon came in after surgery and informed me I had osteoporosis, and has me scheduled for periodic injections of Prolia. I walked (shakily it must be said) six hours after surgery. Walked a 5k in 93 minutes six weeks after surgery. Going to do an 8k this weekend.
Are you a woman ❓
You must of had one of the 3 better surgeries choices. 3 weeks later still using Walker. I had the Lateral surgery
Docs I need a hip placement and I have fallen 1 time already. I have osteoporosis. I'm trying to prevent a fall. I now take med from doc and calcium pill. And vit. D. I put myself on a better diet as well. Again thank you for new inf. 😅
I have osteoporosis and I have arthritis in my spine shoulder knees and hands fybromyalga in my thighs would I be able to get a knee operation in England there not treating me at all
Thank you for putting this out to the public. My surgeon never mentioned treatment for Osteoporosis. However, My PC prescribed vit. D, I, on my own started taking a supplement called Grow Bone by Garden of Life. Calcium, yes, but also the other nutrients needed for bone growth such as strontium, boron, vanadium, vit K#, vit D, pro biotics, and so forth. PT was started in the nursing home; I had home health OT and PT and I continued at a clinic. Prior to the traumatic fall that broke my hip I was hiking and backpacking. I had completely refurbished and repaired my house (a lot of lifting, carrying, hard physical work. I was 80 years old. I was able to resume hiking, but this past winter sprained my abductor muscles and injured 3 tendons so was again in physical therapy, this time using blood flow restriction exercises which were a miraculous game changer. I am eager to get another Dexa this May. I am fairly certain it will show major improvement in bone density. I did functional therapy at home otherwise known as yard work and landscaping, again active, hard physical work. For whatever reason, (probably the fairly grim stats for folks my age with a broken hip) my surgeon's first words after telling me the hip replacement went well, were "I'm concerned you will be a non-compliant patient and resist therapy" . Please, never make such a negative statement to a surgical, or any other patient, especially not while they still have a consciousness-altering substance in their system. This was a negative hypnotic suggestion for failure. However, I am an over achiever who is goal driven and my therapists gave up trying to rein me in and now brag about my good recovery.
I love your videos! This one was especially meaningful to me because in December of 2022 I stepped backwards off the 3rd rung of a stepstool thinking that I was still on the first rung and stepping to the floor. As I fell, I did a 180 degree turn midair and then went down hard onto a concrete floor covered in vinyl flooring material fracturing the neck of my left femur. I was 70 years old at the time. Being widowed and living by myself I had to drag myself from one end of the house to the other to try to find my cell phone which was up on a counter. I knocked the phone off the counter with a grabber-getter and called 911. The surgeon(s) performed a hemiarthroplasty procedure the next morning which has done well for my femur and hip however, I ended up with a damaged peroneal nerve from the surgery which has resulted in foot drop. And yes, I watched your video from a couple of years back as to why you shouldn't put up Christmas lights so lesson learned the hard way. Thank you both again for all your great videos!
My mom broke her hip on her 77th bday. She received amazing care in her local hospital, Peterborough Regional Health Centre and by her GP. They did everything you talked about. She was back to her active self a few months and 4 years later still going strong. Thanks for a great video.
Just found this out after a recent bone scan. I'm very active and was pretty shocked by the news. This fracture info is terrifying and should be shared much earlier in life.
Love the humor between you gentlemen
Great talk. Thank you. My own case is extra weird, since I have osteogenesis imperfecta (mild form). When I broke my hip I couldn’t put weight on it for two full months which means that recovery has been very slow. But I had a first rate surgeon and somehow I survived. I use a walker and a cane and I’m trying to get to 4 miles a day with those. I have excellent physical therapists.
Here’s what I would add: Make sure your patient gets emotional care and support. It’s very easy to just give up, or to fall into depression. Remember that not only are you in charge of your own health, but you are more important than you may think.
Great video! My dad and his sister had osteoporosis. Dad broke his hip at age 73, had surgery, but sadly died from pneumonia 5+ weeks later after not being able to recover from the surgery (he had other health issues). His older sister broke her wrist at age 89 which triggered a downward slide in her health. My sisters and I are fully aware of our genetics and do the three things mentioned at the end of this video: vitamin D, diet, and exercise.
Wow what a great episode. We owe alot to Dr. Zalzal for recognizing that my hubby had early onset osteoporosis (47) after a knee fracture. Dr. Khan has been an instrumental in figuring out what was causing it and treating the osteoporosis (vitamin D and Zoledronic Acid infusions).Lots of great info in this video and really reinforces how fortunate we are to have such great healthcare providers close to home. Congratulations on the article and thank you!
I am 40 and been diagnosed recently for severe osteoporosis after a back fracture and 4 foot fractures. I consult a dietician for few months and i completely changed my diet for high protein diet. I eat on a daily basis: great olive oil, natto, kiwi, thyme, rosemary, hemp seeds, prunes, salmon with edilible bones, avocados, sheep & goat cheese/yogurt, bone broth, large cold press green juice, etc... Plus exercise. Safe home environment. (small rug in the shower, clean house, nothing around my bed, prevention).. and supplements are : K2 Vitamin, B12, B Complex, Zinc, Boron, Strontium, Potassium citrate, Magnesium Glycinate, viatmin A, ... I take my calcium from foods sources but if not I take calcium hydryoxyapate form....Also, daily sunshine, cold shower and breathing exercise Win Hof style... Good Luck and stay healthy!
I love it when good friends like you 2 can pick on each other. One friend I’ve known for about 55 yrs. The other friend I’ve known just under 50 yrs. We can pick on each other in fun and also argue like sisters and then be back to picking on each other. This is a very interesting topic. Thanks for keeping us informed. 😊❤️
Thorough! Thank you!
71 y/o male here, zero meds.
This thought ran through my mind.
-Weight bearing exercises- Yes, you mentioned several times.
Direction I am coming from…12 weight bearing exercises every other day…three reps of each.
Drudgery to start…absolute drudgery…3 exercise days…I looked forward to going…You change that much.
Started with bench press…no weights just 17 lb bar. -12 reps 3 sets.
AMAZING difference….I walk taller, fabulous inner feeling…Junk food gone.
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Personal thoughts now:
#1 take the time
#2 do 12 weight bearing… not 3, or 5…12
#3 do 3 sets of each.
Thanks for motivating me to offer my experience.
Stunned (by results) and thrilled I started.
Richard
Deadlifts are an absolute favorite of mine. Those along with back squats cover so many muscle groups. Also incorporate rowing and Skierg. You will feel amazing.
Celiac Disease also causes osteoporosis, one that is often missed
Gosh I wish I would have known the delirium piece from my dads surgeon. It was a real problem for my dad who was in his 80's. He even got out of bed, over the rails on his bed, on the first night after surgery! The delirium lasted quite a while, it was very unnerving. Thank you for this video.
I have osteoporosis but I have had a kidney transplant and still have issues with too much calcium in my blood when I take the meds to treat it because my kidney is not completely functionnal.. I hope I will never have a hip fracture but if I do, I wish you would be my doctors 😊
Thanks docs. Wife has had Prolia recommended for her osteoporosis. She’s exercises daily. We do a bone density scan every two years.
I was recently diagnosed with osteoporosis. Thank you both for all the excellent information.
Thanks, boys, for increasing tenfold my depression about aging.
Thank you so much. Recently diagnosed with osteoporosis and great helpful
You guys are the...BEST
Tremendous knowledge, great humour fantastic public service.
Hello docs, love your videos. Can you do a video on osteonecrosis generally? I turned 31 two days ago and just had my second hip replaced today following a bilateral osteonecrosis diagnosis earlier this year. Devastating news for someone who is very active at my age, but after lots of research and having the procedures behind me, I’m feeling so much better. Also, your videos have lifted my spirits during recovery and taught me so much. Thanks for all you do!
Thank you so much for this video. I am 65 with a very small frame. I was diagnosed with osteopenia years ago. I haven’t had a dexa scan in a few years due to procrastination. I’m worried I may fall and break my hip one day it’s a scary thing. I do take vitamin D everyday😊
Great paper, Great info, Docs. Also, a big Thanks for including the research article. You guys are absolutely correct in the fact that, some people look at the healthcare field as a reaction to your declining health or emergency. When in fact it should be the other way around, the steps we as human beings should be taking, to avoid Hospitals/trauma/injuries.
Comprehensive information. Thanks for helping the world.
Osteoporosis post menopause is what I have, I take ibandronate and now I'm osteopenia
Thank you. I truly appreciate your videos and why you do them. Thank you SO much! Super informative.
Dr. Zalzal you’re rocking it. I love you both. I have “shared” Talking with Docs with so many Folks who have now subscribed. Both my Folks broke their hip. Both had osteo; one tried Prolia though both wound up in LTCare. Appreciate all your sage knowledge, wisdom, counsel and your HUMOUR. Kale will never be a staple in our fridge 😱. Lol Thanks again to both!
I have severe osteoporosis and was on Evenity shots for 1yr and starting in November this year my Rheumatologist is going to put me on Prolia every 6 months.
I have oster. My dr put me on meds for this. I have apenia. I changed my diet and now im going to excercise. I never want to give up on my health. .
Thank you for this great information. This is something that I have experienced several times. our system is broken in Canada!!!!!!!
You gentlemen have Excellent attitudes!!!! Thank you for honoring us!
Great video. Vitamin D yes. What about K2 to assist ushering the calcium into where it's needed. I always thought the Calcium supplements wound up depositing calcium in the arteries. Nothing like getting calcium from the food we eat.
Brillant advice thank you ,love your videos ,especially for someone who will have a hip replacement soon , and hope not to have osteoporosis merci et à bientôt great show 👏👏
Great presentation, as always. Dr. Zalzal super work. I couldn't help but notice someone didn't iron their scrub top, Dr. Weening! My 91 year old Mother succumbed to a hip fracture about 3 weeks after repair, I think from a PE.
... and Dr Zalzal's looks like a brand new one! (Comment not intended to detract from your mother's condition, obviously)
Another great video Drs. 👏👏😃
Hyperparathyroidism causes osteoporosis in otherwise healthy & active people - not uncommon in postmenopausal women. Surgical removal of the over-active parathyroid gland(s) cures the hyperparathyroidism, but osteoporosis treatment continues to present a big challenge! My endocrine surgeon @ UCLA (M.Yeh) recommends NO bone-building meds for osteoporosis caused by hyperparathyroidism & has published. (I hope he's right!) Women! Get your blood checked for high calcium and/or high PTH (parathyroid hormone) - even slight elevations can be an indication... and insist on a DEXA scan! My old white male doctor didn't listen to me (so I eventually left him) and here I sit @ 56 years old, having run & exercised my whole life, with severe osteoporosis. Thanks for the fun vids, docs... gotta go for a walk!
Dear Doctor's, EXCELLENT VIDEO, (yet again!) 😃 Thank you both, so very much indeed!!! 🌞
I'm 62, got my osteoporosis diagnosis at age 61 with a t-score of -4.6 in my spine, mid -3s in hip/femoral head. Broke my wrist 4 years ago after slipping on ice, wanted to protect my back as earlier in the year I'd "done something" to it that I didn't want to repeat. And I didn't repeat it for another two years, but since then, it's been like a cascade of injury, sometimes severe pain, as of this last June, a total of 3 inches of height lost with the accompanying discomfort that "less room" brings, but if my husband hadn't fractured two vertebrae and asked for a DEXA scan, I still wouldn't know I have osteoporosis, because "we don't screen under 65", apparently even after a "fragility fracture". Trust me on this: you want to catch it early. Maybe if you're 80, it's one thing, but if you're still trying to work (I'm a hairdresser--5 minutes of holding my arms out in front of me is too much, after 4 hours, I'm nearly blind with pain,) have been active, you don't want to let it get this far along before you discover it. And yes, I was a runner, (I attempted to run again two weeks ago, 99% sure I fractured T 8, (did not feel it during the run,) but worse, somehow strained my intercostal muscles--maybe because my physiology is different with my height loss? That's absolutely driving me insane. So, I am now a former runner. Three attempts to run, three injuries to my back--that's enough;) I did strength training, maintained healthy weight, not ever skinny, never smoked, drink very little. I thought I was doing what I needed to do. 😂
Hello all, great video 😊
Thank you Docs 😊
Very interesting information as always! Osteoporosis is very bad I have my mom who has arthritis.
Thank you guys ❤ it’s pretty great inf. How about. A 😢Video on ringing ears. What causes it and how to treat it.?
thank you for your interest in hip science!
Vitamin K3 and K2 MK-7.
Some resistance training also.
Good healthy foods...
All this tells me two actually care about the well being of your patients….excellent.
They really do!! ❤❤
It seems to me that once you’ve broken a hip it’s too late to start popping vitamin D and pounding back the calcium. My doctor gave me a baseline bone mineral density test when I was in my 40’s then her practice was taken over by another doctor. I’m 66 now and the new doctor continues to push me off having another BMD test saying I’m still too young. So I took matters into my own hands and fell off my bike. Landed on my right shoulder and hip but got up, dusted off and rode my bike home. None the worse for wear. The old girl still has some bounce and I didn’t break anything so I guess I’m doing ok!
Great info like always . My son in law , had a hip replacement at 30 years old now he has problems in his neck , what are the causes of this problems in young people?
Maybe looking down at his phone for too long. I read about that condition. He should see his Dr.
Very informative video. Thank you Docs.
I am a healthy 82 year old except for back issues. Ive been diagnosed with ostopenia in my left hip and my primary care doc started me on Fosamax. Is that a good start. Ive started riding a bike at the gym.
I have osteoporosis which resulted in two compression fractures in my lower back. This can be quite painful especially if I’m on my feet a lot or try to lift something. I take vitamin D drops every morning and B12 tablets, and get a Prolia shot every six months. It even affects my tooth health. My doc says don’t fall off your bike!
Excellent information!!
We need to clone you two X 10,000. So few doctors its scary. Thanks you are such a help.
It’s 84yo woman who’s been on prednisone for many years. I’m on Prolia, calcium and buy my own vit D I’ve test run the Prolia by walking into things and being knocked down. 🙄mI’ve hurt my bum and hip but it’s it’s never broken yet. I’ve RA in my feet and neck etc. and couldn’t do 5k but can do 1-2k with shopping on my back. IMO Prolia is amazing stuff and saved the NHS a lot of money
We don't see what is going on inside. Thanks for the info.
The best of the best, thank you guys! < 3 :D
Thanks!
Not related to the video but any information on what to do with a osteochondral impaction injury in the knee that’s been hurting for 7 months. No relief from physio and a cortisone shot??
I have been diagnosed two years ago after fracturing my leg, with osteoporosis and I also have osteoarthritis … my problem has been that due to allergies to the medications prescribed I am not able to take any meds. I am searching for alternative natural treatment options.. after year one I had to have hardware removed and I now and working with physical therapy to strengthen my knee.. it’s been a long road… any suggestions ? Living on Tylenol… killing my stomach
Have you considered mud baths , I think they have them in BC. Lots of sun and salty water.
Love your videos.
My sister slipped on some ice. She went to work for a full week. Finally she told me she was going to emergency because it was really painful. The nurse had her sit in the waiting room for a couple of hours until an er bed was available. After the x-ray, the nurse came back feeling so bad. She said she couldn’t believe my sister had broken her ball off her hip. The surgeon was excited because she hadn’t seen a break like hers. They pinned the ball where it was sitting and now she is 100%. My question after a long ramble, is calcium something she should be taking on a regular basis?
I fell and broke my "hip" on July 6. It's now Oct. 10, and getting better at using the walker etc. The break was actually the top of the femur, just below the ball, of the hip socket. The surgeon put a rod all the way into the leg, all the way to the knee. Not sure how it's connected at the hip but it's a bear trying to walk 'normally' again. I have been prescribed a series of infusions of reclast. I've had one so far. What do you think of this system?
You guys are great🤗🤗🦊
Not going to lie you guys have scared the sh*t out of me.
I have osteoporosis and avn in my hips. what meds do I need to stay away from.
How much calcium plus D3 should someone with osteoporosis be taking
My Rheumatologist told me to take 600mg of Calcium and 2000IU of D3 every day!
Take Vitamin K2 MK-7 also.
100 mcg to 200mcg.
They are a team, D3 and K2.
Docs how many minutes a day should I do weight bearing exercises? I have osteoporosis in my hips and back. Thanks for this great video! 💕💕
What’s the difference in osteoporosis and osteoarthritis?
Osteoporosis is porous, low density, weak bones. Arthritis is inflammation in the joints, where the bones meet.
@@redhen689 can we get both at the same time?
What's the difference between osteoperosis and osteopenia, and how does that effect your advice?
I have the most severe case of osteoporosis my doctor has ever seen. I’m in my 40s. However, I have lupus and I have been taking high dose steroids for many years. My doctor said my bones are paper and it’s a good thing I’m already in a wheelchair.
Diagnosed with Ostiopenia, how long do supplements to have an effect? Or does it or does it only prevent it from progressing
I am taking 4mg of methylprednisolone for RA. I am trying so hard to titrate off of it, but my pain is through the roof. I'm going very, very slowly and I'm still in terrible pain. Will this much (4 mg) still affect my bones negativly? It seems like a small amount. ( I am also on Humira) Should I just accept that I'll need to be on this dose long term?
Weening still looks like he's on the pre-workout 😂
I don't have to worry about hip fracture, there is nothing left break😊
What you are 53 and female your Osteoporosis is spreading what are the chances of breaks if you already have it in both hips, femur, lower back and pelvis
My osteoporosis is in my L1. What kind of break or injury am I in for?
Prevention is key. Not uncommon among seniors, both men and women.
Vitamin D or D3? Thank you.
My Rheumatologist told me to take D3!
@@gaylecook4101 Thank you.
Hip breaks due to a fall or fall due to hip break (osteoporosis)
My bones are gaining calcium after 3 years on hrt post menopause. If you’re not on hrt then you need to be on an estrogen acting drug like fosamax. It’s horrible to be watching my mom and aunts crumble due to osteoporosis. They are all very sharp brain wise but their bones are crumbling. Please look into hrt perimenopause to prevent this horrible condition.
Men who have osteoporosis should be tested for celiac disease.
To reduce urinary tract infection post menopause use vaginal estrogen it is very safe for aged, improves vaginal and bladder integrity, without raising blood levels of estrogen .
Well done boys ,another very informative video Paul I think you need to shout Brad a new shirt he is looking a bit shabby next to you in your new shirt LOL
Cheers Kym
Adelaide
No he doesn’t. He’s cute as a button.
My doctor told me I don’t have a rehab. My job is just to walk.
Could you talk about acid reflux n espo
Can you talk about esophagus n acid reflux
I have osteomyelitis, does that count?
What can you take if you have osteoporosis?
Where are you Doc’s located ? In Canada ? Thank you
They are in Mississauga near Toronto.
Nah.. I'm having them crated and shipped over to England.
Ive had so many falls over the years im an expert at it.
The chap on your video with delerium or drug withdrawl resembles the piano player in "Reefer Madness" the results of 20 joints of the old weak pretend weed.
Xray of ankle bone,chest( ribs) and neck of femur can show osteoporosis.
Vit k2 vutd3 to be taken ❤
consult an expert in osteoporosis. not everyone with osteo has low vD.
Who puts the catheter into the patient?
Thank you, Sirs. Another opportunity to worry about the potential onset of something horrible. 😬 So generous. I am going to take preventative tips and move on - and am hoping watching the videos doesn't jinx me into having the issues!
I see Dr Zalzal has saved up all his tokens and got a brand new top. Dr Weening forgot his and wrangled one off a poor trainee whose mum hadn't brought the iron over yet to his new digs, or sewn his name on. 😊
Aren't women the only people who are post-menopausal? LOL!! Good video.
Plus you’re always sleeping because she pee all the time Good is drinking liquids think the only time I had a slow night I didn’t have to get up every hour and a half. I think I would drink milk in the evening. I can’t figure out why but I sure liked it because I didn’t get it 20 times. Think I got up three times. I’m so tired after three weeks.
Great info!!
Dr Zalzal is looking sharp, but Dr Weening was hit by a wrinkle bomb!! I think an appearance competition is in order!
Wow tough crowd