What are the Symptoms of Osteoporosis?
You may feel fine and not know you have osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis is sometimes called "the silent thief." It quietly robs your bone strength over time. There are no real osteoporosis symptoms, so you can't feel your bones getting weaker. In fact, some women learn they have thinning bones only after they break a bone.
In some instances, osteoporosis can make bones so fragile that they break easily. This can make even everyday routines risky. Imagine being concerned about breaking a bone when you're lifting a grocery bag or bending way over to put on shoes.
The risk of fractures (broken bones) is serious. It's estimated that osteoporosis is to blame for about 1.5 million fractures every year.
Osteoporosis can also cause other problems. As small parts of the spine collapse, you may develop a curve in your back over time. Or maybe you notice that you and a girlfriend are about the same height—when you used to be taller. Osteoporosis can cause you to lose an inch or two of height.
Take steps now to protect your bone health. If you're over 50 and have gone through menopause, talk to your doctor about your risks. If you have already been diagnosed with osteoporosis, talk to your doctor about Reclast, the only FDA-approved, once-a-year treatment for postmenopausal osteoporosis. Because what you can't see, can hurt you.
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