I am 28 years old and have bone loss. I have known for about 2 months. I was told by a pharmacist that ostioperosis is a silent disease, something you get while you're young not old. It is a scary reality. I am so afriad of falling, which I did today on the ice. I live in Wisconson where the winters can be pretty harsh. I now have to take 1500 to 2000 mg of calcium supliments plus atleast 2 servings of dairy per day which is difficult when you don't particularly care for it. I also was told to walk in order to help pound the calcium into my bones. They believe it could be hereditary (I have a grandma with osteoperosis) but I also have been on depro provera for almost 6 years, which they believe could be a strong factor in my case. Bone loss is not something that is looked for until you are in your 40's. I know in high school and as a young adult dairy products were not a part of my life. If you are on the depro shot, I highly suggest you talk to your doctor about bone loss. I had a free bone density test taken at a health fair and took the results to by doctor who imediately scheduled a bone density test to check my hips and spine. My T-zone is a -1.57. My bones are not very dense. I hope I am able to strengthen my bones and prevent any further bone loss. I'm open to any suggestions and of course would like to know that I am not the only one in my 20's who has to worry about falling. Thanks, April

Hi, My name is Amy. I am 26 years old and I just found out in January that i have osteoporosis. The doctor said my neck and spine are in the condition of a 70 year old. I've lost 42% in my pelvic bone. I have been in pain for 7 years. They took my gullbladder out and they thought the pain was from that. wrong! I've also been told that I have rhuematoid arthritis or maybe lupus from the pain in my joints. They are trying to see why my bones are in such bad shape at my age. Your not alone and it feels good to know i'm not either. I wish you well. Email me and let me know how your doing. a82faith@webtv.net