Life intervened
And I just didn't get a chance to write
Also I didn't really want to write
I wrote a post on Monday
And promptly deleted it
If you did read it
You will know that my Mum was diagnosed with osteoporosis this week
In her spine and hips
I deleted the post as I felt I needed to process the information before writing about it
This news has come as a bit of a shock
My Mum had a bone scan done a few weeks ago
And on Monday she got the results
I went to speak to her
And she looked really shook
I asked what was wrong
She said nothing
But I knew there was something
Eventually
She told me that she had received some bad news
That she had just got off the phone from her doctor
And she informed Mum that she has osteoporosis
It was a real shock
And I could see from Mum that she had not expected it either
We sat in silence for a while
Neither of us sure what to say or do
I asked about treatment
And Mum had been told she could get an injection twice a year that would help manage it
Also diet and exercise
The doctor recommended that Mum join a gym
And practise weight bearing exercises
So at least there are things she can do to help herself
All is not lost
So yea
I haven't much felt like writing the last few days
Don't worry though
I'm not going anywhere
Sometimes it's good to take a break
Take a step back and look at things from a distance
I know I don't need to tell you how much much my Mum means to me
She is my life
The one who never gave up on me
Only for her
I have no doubt I wouldn't be here
But this is life
We live
We grow up
Grow old
Get ill
Time waits for no man
Or woman
Again
I'm sorry that I left you hanging
It's just a difficult it time at the moment
I'm sure you understand
Mum was diagnosed with osteo a few years ago. It runs in our family, half of my older female relatives have it. The other half got angina. I forget what mum was taking for it, but she stopped about 2 years ago. Now she just makes sure to get a lot of calcium and vitamin D and tries to exercise regularly. I remember Granny had it, but she never had any effects besides the hump, and that wasn't until she was well into her 80's. Hopefully your mum doesn't have too many difficulties from it.
ReplyDeleteThe doctor said that slight framed women are more likely to get it
DeleteAnd mam is
So are a lot of the females in my family
I had a bone scan a few years ago
I guess I should have another one soon x
So very sorry to hear about your mum's new diagnosis. Hopefully she can manage it with the right exercise, a rich calcium and vitamin D diet and medication. Thinking of you so much xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks Annie
DeleteI appreciate it
Hope you are doing ok? X
i have to tell you something that i feel the need to tell you. with most things, all is not lost. a lot of the times, there's something to be done to prevent complications from arising. even the most terrible conditions, i.e. person with a heart attack, is manageable these days. at these ages, we are growing and able to adapt to even the most terrifying consequences.
ReplyDeleteas long as she follows her doctor's recommendation, i hope that she will be able to manage her condition xxxx
love you much, Ruby.
take care. don't worry too much, alright? i hope you're still fighting, eating properly and working on not purging.
also, of course we understand. take the amount of time that you need to process whatever it is you need to. take care of yourself the best you could. you are a special human being.
i think it's times like this where you really have to be grateful for your body and what it is and what it does. it is a strong thing after all. able to withstand hurricanes. don't forget this.
hopefully, i didn't offend you with anything. i'm so knackered that i can't make sense of anything i've written, so i just hope that you know i've written anything with best intentions and i do not mean to offend you if i have.
-Sam Lupin
No Sam
DeleteNot at all
I don't think you have it in you to offend anyone
You are too lovely and kind
And I appreciate your kind words
I guess Mum will learn to live with it
She just has to be careful
I hope you aw doing ok Sam
And not working too hard
Remember to be kind to you
And gentle
Life you x
Life you?????
DeleteHa!!
Of course I meant love you!! X
bless you both you are such a loving family,sure you will continue to help one another, you are so lovely xx jo
ReplyDeleteThank you Jo
DeleteAnd yes
We will of course help each other every step of the way
How are you and puppy doing? X
Osteoporosis isn't the be all and end all babe I have osteopenia (the stage below) and I had that at the age of 19 I am eagerly awaiting the end of the year to have another scan and see if the results are better or worse I wasn't told about my condition for a year! And I wish I hadn't been told it looms over my head now but it hasn't stopped me one bit I'm just extra careful I get enough calcium now. Hope this helps. You can reduce the osteoporosis/penia with physiotherapy weight training and the right diet :) (as your doctor has rightly advised)
ReplyDeleteSending lots of very gentle hugs to your mum & clan. Love you xx
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