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Sore Rib Cage On The Left Side Of Back. Attained Menopause At 41 Years. Could This Be Osteoporosis?
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I'm 50 years old. I went through menopause @ the age of 41. For the past 3 weeks I've had a sore rib cage on the left side @ the back. I haven't done any-thing to cause this, i.e lifted any-thing heavy or pulled any-thing.
It feels like the bones themselves are sore rather than muscle strain. Could this be Osteoporosis?
I'm 50 years old. I went through menopause @ the age of 41. For the past 3 weeks I've had a sore rib cage on the left side @ the back. I haven't done any-thing to cause this, i.e lifted any-thing heavy or pulled any-thing.
It feels like the bones themselves are sore rather than muscle strain. Could this be Osteoporosis?
Tue, 10 Dec 2013
Welcome to HCM.
There are always development of osteoporosis after menopause.
Your symptoms is suggestive of musculoskeletal pain because it increases with some movements.
You have to take nsaid to subside the pain.
Apply nsaid gel locally.
Start b12,folic acid,minerals,calcium,d3 supplements.
Ibendronate,risedronate will be helpful to prevent osteoporosis.
Go for exercise,yoga regularly after complete cure.
Go for complete body profile investigations and x-ray to confirm the diagnosis and proper medical management under guidance of orthopedician.
There are always development of osteoporosis after menopause.
Your symptoms is suggestive of musculoskeletal pain because it increases with some movements.
You have to take nsaid to subside the pain.
Apply nsaid gel locally.
Start b12,folic acid,minerals,calcium,d3 supplements.
Ibendronate,risedronate will be helpful to prevent osteoporosis.
Go for exercise,yoga regularly after complete cure.
Go for complete body profile investigations and x-ray to confirm the diagnosis and proper medical management under guidance of orthopedician.
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