HI Flynn,

    I so agree with you that if you have these diseases, or have been on steroids for any lenghth of time, get the test done.  I also have severe osteoporosis, and was diagnosed at 33.  My original GI told me to stay away from milk during attacks, and only have it when I'm on steroids.That would have been fine if he would have put me on supplements, but being young and stupid (17) I never questioned it.  I did keep drinking milk but not enough to protect my bones. 

     My new Gi ordered the test first thing, unfortunately it was way late and I could break bones as easily as bending over a fence.  He was very upset that the other GI wouldn't get a calcium regiment going, to keep the bones healthy.

    Even if your bones are healthy now the steriods will destroy them with out proper calcium. 

    I am on rebuilding drugs, supplements, and I eat and drink all the diary I want, and thing have levelled out.  Now starts the rebuilding.  As they say it's never too late.

    Have a great day,

    Terry

   

----- Original Message -----

From: flynned63

To: crohns_n_colitis@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Saturday, August 14, 2004 2:10 AM

Subject: [crohns_n_colitis] Re: Osteoporosis and UC

I never for a moment thought you would use my post as a means to fall
out with each other, your squabbling is worse than my kids (lol).

Flynn

--- In crohns_n_colitis@yahoogroups.com, "flynned63" <carlmara@z...>
wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> I am a 41 year old male and I have had UC since 1987. For much of
the
> time I have been on and off prednisolone in varying dosages, as
well
> as Asacol.
>
> I also just been diagnosed with severe Osteoporosis, ie depletion
of
> bone material.  My doctor suggests that this has probably been
caused
> by the steroids, in combination with poor mineral absorbtion
because
> of the UC.
>
> Obviously this has caused me concern and I guess I am anxious about
> the long-term prospects for my health.  Anyway, at least they
picked
> up the osteoporosis and I am now on treatment for that as well.
>
> I just wanted to suggest that if anyone reading this has had U/c or
> Chrohns for any length of time, it may be worth your while having a
> bone density scan in order to pick any potential problems, and thus
> being in a better position to combat them for the future.
>
> Regards to the group
>
> Flynn