Anyone have bone loss?

[kagbsc7]

I did a pre-screening at a a conventions in my town. I took my shoe off and put my foot into some sort of machine. It showed that I had significant bone loss. I have 23. My mother (almost 60) had one done as well and had LESS bone loss than me.

I called my OB/GYN to have a bone density test screening. They kinda gave me some flack about doing it and still may or may not do it. Anyone have any advice or no anything about this? I mean I am waaay to young to have bone loss....

[Vorian's_Leronica]

HAve you ever been on depo?
my dr told me to get off it because it causes permanent bone loss when used for an extended period of time.

[kagbsc7]

Nope no Depo for me (BC pills but not the shot)

[keska]

My mom has osteoporosis. She has shrunk 2 inches! It's amazing. I keep thinking I need to start taking calcium supplements. People with bone loss can also break bones much more easily. I'm glad you're getting checked.

[Meredith]

Stop drinking soda, which depletes minerals. Best of luck.

[houseblend]

I took a bone screening test at a chiropractor's office. It showed I had some bone loss as well. I mentioned it to a couple of my doctors and they just laughed and told me not to worry. My grandmother has osteoporosis pretty bad, so I am going to do my best to prevent. Unfortunately too much calcium gives me migraines, so I am taking magnesium (which they are now thinking is actually better to take than calcium). Lifting weights is supposed to be a great preventative as well.