Living life with osteoporosis

ojwen

Hi sending my empathy to folk on here x I have had osteoarthritus for at least 10 years . That was bad enough, but last year after an accident  broke 3 bones in my leg and have rods fitted , have been diagnosed with Osteoporosis. I had another accident this year, and broke and dislocated wrist twice .  Live on my own in a village, feel very vunerable and have found myself retreating from going out as much. I walk usually with a rollator but since I got the cast on my wrist beginning of May, I find it very difficult walking anywhere cos have to steer it with one arm !! Was not asking for sympathy, but wondered if anyone else with osteoporosis can give me any advice to feel a bit more positive !! I used to love gardening, craftwork, art, but even doing everyday things now leave me moving like a tortoise, fatigued, and very frustrated !! If I keep taking the Alendronic acid , will I get my life a bit more back to 'normal' x

thespiceman

Hello @ojwen Pleased to meet you welcome. Thank you for sharing

Have you seen our posts on specific conditions.

Understand I am sure the community will give you plenty of advice and support.

Plenty of advice on gardening and other hobbies.

I myself have contacted a website called Thrive that deals with gardening for the disabled with ideas and solutions.

Take care

@thespiceman

JennysDad

Hello @ojwen and a warm welcome to the community. I'm glad you've found us.
Doing a quick search, I've found most discussions relating to osteoarthritis in the 'Dealing with chronic pain' thread and the 'Disabled people' thread. Perhaps you could have a look and see if there are conversations you'd care to join in? It's a good way of meeting people in similar circumstances. And it is likely that such members will be in touch with you as your message filters through to them.
Please stay in touch,
Warmest best wishes,
@JennysDad

ojwen

Thankyou 

Pippa_Alumni

How are you doing, @ojwen?

ojwen

Am sick as a chip !!! Got bus pass last weekend can't get onto bus yet !! 

Pippa_Alumni

I hope today's as kind as possible to you, @ojwen!

ojwen

Thank you Pippa, and for you too x sorry didn't reply earlier but struggling to use laptop xxx