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Diagnosed With Osteoporosis In L3 And L4 For Frequent Numbness In Legs, Dizziness. On Estrogen Patch And Progesterone. Is This Right Diagnosis?

Hi, I am 52 years old and recently diagnosed with severe osteoporosis in L3 and L4 only! I have other symptoms such as a foul, strong body odor, which I have never had before, in fact hardly ever perspired. I broke a rib last year meerly leaning over the tub which is how I was eventually diagnosed with osteoporosis. My legs are starting to go completely numb at times to the point that I cannot stand. I am not overweight and in really good health/shape for my age. I am starting to think that this diagnosis of osteoporosis is secondary and not the primary concern, that perhaps I should be tested for multiple myeloma. I am dizzy also at times and get confused easily. I am on an estrogen transdermal patch and progesterone. Can you help? My doctor is reluctant to test me further.
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I understand your problem, your gender is missing here but I could guess from the history given here that you must be a female. it does not seems any thing danger or big problem but the way you are thinking is definitely will push in some kind of apprehensiveness, so In my advise stop thinking about the big disease, the chances of such thing is almost nil, every thing will be fine just relax have nice day.
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Diagnosed With Osteoporosis In L3 And L4 For Frequent Numbness In Legs, Dizziness. On Estrogen Patch And Progesterone. Is This Right Diagnosis?

HI Thank for asking to HCM I understand your problem, your gender is missing here but I could guess from the history given here that you must be a female. it does not seems any thing danger or big problem but the way you are thinking is definitely will push in some kind of apprehensiveness, so In my advise stop thinking about the big disease, the chances of such thing is almost nil, every thing will be fine just relax have nice day.