Recovering from Arthritis
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I'm glad to hear everything went well. Have a good recovery among loved ones
Such wonderful news ClaudiaYG, wishing you a smooth recovery! 
Terrific news, Claudia, I wish you if not a speedy recovery taking in account the months of patience you will have to endure, a gentil and relaxed time to do all those uplifting things you cherish the most. 
I am already at home. I'm a little uncomfortable because of the sling but the pain level is very low.
I was prescribed 3 medications but 1 I will not take unless the pain is very intense so I am only on paracetamol and pregabalin.
I have to return in 10 days for a check-up and to have the stitches removed.
Something the doctor mentioned is that I have porous bone and that I need to go to an endocrinologist for a densitrometry to see if I don't have osteopenia.
I was surprised and concerned that he told me that. I have never suffered fractures. Any advice?
I was prescribed 3 medications but 1 I will not take unless the pain is very intense so I am only on paracetamol and pregabalin.
I have to return in 10 days for a check-up and to have the stitches removed.
Something the doctor mentioned is that I have porous bone and that I need to go to an endocrinologist for a densitrometry to see if I don't have osteopenia.
I was surprised and concerned that he told me that. I have never suffered fractures. Any advice?
You can have the test done, but the treatment offered is less than ideal. Osteopenia and osteoporosis drugs make for "brittle" bones. There's no evidence they're helpful, and the drugs have side effects.
It's best to build up bone mass through diet, bone broth, exercise, supplements, and reducing the inflammation in your body, i.e. taking hydroxychloroquine to minimize the impact of the rheumatoid arthritis in your body.
I am glad you've made it home Claudia,
Alas I don't have any advice as to the bone density, but I would second Gaby's advice on perhaps finding a diet that promotes bone strength, and a form of exercise that does the same. I think the doctor will confirm the bone density issue (thought hopefully not) and then prescribe something.
I did a quick search online, and this one looks like a decent source of advice: How to build strong bones naturally - Nourish Holistic Nutrition
The other thing I saw suggested was some form of weight training, obviously not strenuous, but putting some stress on your bones can promote increase in density. And I found this quick article with three exercises that could help maybe?
Alas I don't have any advice as to the bone density, but I would second Gaby's advice on perhaps finding a diet that promotes bone strength, and a form of exercise that does the same. I think the doctor will confirm the bone density issue (thought hopefully not) and then prescribe something.
I did a quick search online, and this one looks like a decent source of advice: How to build strong bones naturally - Nourish Holistic Nutrition
The other thing I saw suggested was some form of weight training, obviously not strenuous, but putting some stress on your bones can promote increase in density. And I found this quick article with three exercises that could help maybe?
Hey Claudia, I'm also glad you are back at home!
I completely agree with Gaby and Alejo's advice, and I just wanted to add something referring to bone health; apart from weigh training, I also have heard from some functional practitioners that there are 3 main supplements to support bone health and that they work synergistically: magnesium, vitamin D and vitamin K2 (MK7), also a diet high in animal protein may also protect the bones.
I wish you a speed and smooth recovery.
I completely agree with Gaby and Alejo's advice, and I just wanted to add something referring to bone health; apart from weigh training, I also have heard from some functional practitioners that there are 3 main supplements to support bone health and that they work synergistically: magnesium, vitamin D and vitamin K2 (MK7), also a diet high in animal protein may also protect the bones.
I wish you a speed and smooth recovery.
Take care of yourself and your diet, we continue to think and pray for your recovery and well-being.
Prenez soin de vous et de votre régime, nous continuons à penser et prier pour votre rétablissement et bien-être.
Prenez soin de vous et de votre régime, nous continuons à penser et prier pour votre rétablissement et bien-être.
