osteomalasia

[igarfy]

My new doctor thinks I might have osteomalasia. Does anyone else here have that? Could you tell me alittle about it? Thanks

[igarfy]

I went back to the doctor and he is taking a liver test. He said my alkalline phospotase was high. I told him it had been high for years. He gave me Strontium and wants me to come back in 7-8 weeks. He also wanted me to try the injections of Forteo but my Aunt had bone cancer in her hips so I am somewhat leary of that drug. Any info will be greatly appreciated as I am in really bad pain.

[Dr Vinod]

Hello!

Osteomalacia affects your bones and is most often due to a lack of vitamin D and sometimes due to mineral deficiency.

You can get it diagnosed by X-rays and mostly it is due to vitamin D deficiency in your diet or vitamin D absorption problems.

You can have proper dietary changes but daily supplements of vitamin D and calcium will be required as osteomalacia treatment.

For any complications follow up with an orthopedician.

Take care!