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How Can Osteoporosis Be Treated?
Dealing with osteoporosis and told that also dealing with osteoarthritis my question is l’m having severe muscle pain in the calve during the night .also affecting my hip and shoulder on the same side. does this sound consistent with my diagnosis? Also should this feel sore a couple of days after? Thank you for you’re interpretation.
Wed, 23 May 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
If a DEXA scan has already not been done then it can be advised to tailor the appropriate management and prevent any impending fractures in the future. If there is clinical evidence example prior history, X-ray is showing decreased bone density then DEXA scan may not be needed and treatment can be initiated. Yes, these are consistent with your diagnosis.
Wishing you best of health!
Thanks,
Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil,
General & Family Physician
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
If a DEXA scan has already not been done then it can be advised to tailor the appropriate management and prevent any impending fractures in the future. If there is clinical evidence example prior history, X-ray is showing decreased bone density then DEXA scan may not be needed and treatment can be initiated. Yes, these are consistent with your diagnosis.
Wishing you best of health!
Thanks,
Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil,
General & Family Physician
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