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Weitz & Luxenberg Provides the Public with Osteoporosis Information
Weitz & Luxenberg is committed to providing the public with osteoporosis information, including prevention methods, symptoms and treatment methods. We update our pages daily with the latest osteoporosis information. If you have any questions about this bone disease, or the medications designed to treat it, such as Fosamax, please do not hesitate to direct them to Weitz and Luxenberg.
The Effects of Osteoporosis on the Human Body
Ever since she was a child, Sally enjoyed walking, horseback riding, ice skating and other physical activities of all sorts. Now a 65 year old retiree, Sally spends much of her free time running on the treadmill and lifting weights at the gym. One day, while looking at herself in the mirror, she notices a hunch in her upper spine.
“How odd,” she says. “I’ve always had excellent posture.”
Sally is advised by her doctor friend to have a bone density test, but she does not listen. While on the treadmill, Sally falls and badly fractures her hip. X-rays taken of her pelvic region reveal that her bones are much thinner and lighter than they should be. Sally’s doctor diagnoses her with osteoporosis.
Sally worries that she may never be able to fully enjoy her beloved physical activities. But this is not necessarily true. With proper medical treatment, it is possible for osteoporosis patients such as Sally to live fulfilling lives.
Diagnosed with Osteoporosis? It is not the end of the world.
According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, there is no known cure for osteoporosis. However, there are steps that osteoporosis patients can take to improve overall bone health and prevent additional broken bones and fractures.
- Take calcium supplements and/or eat calcium reach foods such as milk, beans and cheese.
- Include more fruits and vegetables in your diet.
- Exercise frequently
- Refrain from smoking, which damages bones and “makes it harder for the body to absorb calcium.” (NPA)
- Refrain from excessive drinking, which “hurts the body’s calcium supply.” (NPA)
- Keep up to date with doctor’s appointments.
Osteoporosis Prevention Can Start Early In Life
From magazines to billboards, chances are you have seen the “Got Milk?” ads, urging people to incorporate milk into their diets. Studies show that “a cup of skim milk has about 30 percent of the recommended calcium and 25 percent of the Vitamin D you need each day.” (National Osteoporosis Foundation) Other dairy products such as yogurt and cheese are also rich with calcium, as well as various cereals and juices.
In addition to ensuring that your diet is calcium rich, be sure to include Vitamin D, which helps the body absorb calcium. Your skin produces Vitamin D when it is exposed to the sun, but to avoid skin cancer, it is best to eat foods enriched with Vitamin D, such as fish, or take supplements. It is suggested by the NOF that “until the age of 18, you should get 400 International Units of Vitamin D each day.”
It is wise for young people to engage in frequent exercise, whether on their own, or by joining a sports team. They may not realize it, but physical activity is instrumental in reducing the risk of osteoporosis later in life.
Contact Weitz and Luxenberg to Address Your Osteoporosis Concerns
Do you have an osteoporosis question, or inquiries about osteoporosis medications such as Fosamax? The attorneys at Weitz and Luxenberg are ready, willing and able to address any concerns that you might have.
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The history of fosamax
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Why is Fosamax prescribed?
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