Hip fracture after being told that I had Osteoporosis - Osteoporosis Message Board

molly 77 · 03-22-2007, 01:33 PM

Do you think that taking calcium is enough for Osteoporosis since my total hip replacement after my fracture I have lots of pain and weakness in my leg and wonder if its because of Osteoporosis I have no health insurance

taape · 03-22-2007, 05:21 PM

Did you have a DEXA scan to find out what your bone density in your hip was before or after the surgery? I don't know the answer but there are ways to get medication and treatment without having health insurance. You can volunteer to be in a clinical trial study usually done at University Hospitals but not always, or some of the pharmacutal companies will sponsor patients without health insurance and you can receive medication either free or at a very low cost. What did your doctor suggest?

molly 77 · 03-23-2007, 12:40 PM

Hi thankyou for the advice yes I had a scann 4 weeks before my fall and had just been refused health insurance. I have lots of medical needs besides and medication doesent always agree with me last time i went on blood pressure medicine I ended up at the emergency room with a big Bill. This is why as well not being able to aford the doctors bills I have been taking Calcium.

taape · 03-24-2007, 12:48 AM

That's tough to have multiple medical needs and no insurance. Does your doctor think the fracture was a direct cause of having osteoporosis? People who have healthy bones can also break bones. What was your T score?