question - Osteoporosis Message Board

scarletknight33 · 05-06-2007, 05:53 PM

I was wondering if anyone developed osteoporosis as a result of overexercising and lack of caloric intake?

Also, what are the early signs of osteoporosis?

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

taape · 05-06-2007, 11:45 PM

Mine is from a combination of past steriod use for spine problems and family history. As far as early signs--I think you would need to request a scan. I found out by getting a scan although it showed up on an xray prior to the scan but the doctor's never told me.

NY 1009 · 05-16-2007, 04:24 AM

I'm sorry to say I can't answer your question regarding overexcersise and not enough caloric intake, but I do know from my own experience that one doesn't feel early symtoms of early osteoporosis.
that's the scarey thing about osteo.
they say that young woman in their teens should start taking calcium supplements.
they say that woman who are thin, blond, drink too much caffeine's and smoke plus family history were at risk for it. this is when they first started doing studies on it which was back in the 80's. a specific dr who was doing studies on it allowed me to be part of his study that took place in a hospital.
he had many many participants for the study. I already had low bone density for my age bracket back then and I was in my 20's.
I'm now 46. I don't know the numbers of my dexa scan and have to ask for them yet. I do have osteoarthritis in my spine and hips and my wrists hurt on and off from month to month. when I found out I had it seven months ago I lost my job shortly after and have no medical insurance to pay for the medication I"m supposed to take.
I now have landed a job and have to wait 3 months for my insurance to start taking the med's again.
good luck with your diagnosis and health.
wish I could've answered your original question though.

sincerely,
linda

cmorg011 · 05-16-2007, 08:05 PM

Dear scarletknight33: overexercising and lack of caloric intake can definitely contribute to the development of osteoporosis if you are a female and these factors cause you to lose your period for a significant amount of time. This is the cause of my osteoporosis at 22- specifically, anorexia. As far as "early signs," I am not sure. Perhaps uncausely fractures? Have you been diagnosed?

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