It all started when I decided to go running for the first time. I had begun a rigorous walking program and was able to run for 45 minutes without getting tired. Great, I thought, but then a week later the pain began, and it turned out to the shock of the doctors that I had a stress fracture in my heel. After 2 months that seemed to be healing well, but then I wake up the next day and there is terrible pain in my other foot and now the doctors think that is broken too.

In 2 months my life has become hell, and tomorrow I find out the results of my bone density test.

I would really like to hear people's stories about living with osteoporosis. Can one lead a normal life without continued fractures? Which medications work best and how long do they take to work?

Please feel free to write me at leonoraseinfeld@yahoo.com. I have been living in a state of panic and would really appreciate any kind of advice.

Thanks,
Leonora

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