I may have broken my foot update...I can walk again!

**caseysmom** · 05-31-2009, 02:16 PM

We tried the bath thing once it was pretty miserable because to hang my leg over my back had to be up against the spout. Getting of a tub with one leg hanging out is easier said than done too.

**caseysmom** · 06-05-2009, 10:58 PM

I got my knee walker, its great...much better than crutches...

I found a video of a lady with one on youtube its pretty funny....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDrS79B55ZI

**joycenalex** · 06-06-2009, 09:08 AM

did your doctor suggest more calcium supplementation during the next 3-4 months?

**caseysmom** · 06-06-2009, 05:28 PM

My doctor didn't but I have been wondering about that, my husband has some I think I will start taking it.

**pomtzu** · 06-06-2009, 05:34 PM

Originally Posted by caseysmom

My doctor didn't but I have been wondering about that, my husband has some I think I will start taking it.

You probably should be taking it all the time - especially now that you've had a broken bone. If you don't mind me asking - how old are you? You can tell me it's none of my business if you want!

**caseysmom** · 06-06-2009, 05:38 PM

Originally Posted by pomtzu

You probably should be taking it all the time - especially now that you've had a broken bone. If you don't mind me asking - how old are you? You can tell me it's none of my business if you want!

Its okay no problem, I am 48, not menopausel yet...sorry boys

**Catty1** · 06-06-2009, 05:45 PM

Re: the calcium - ask your doc and/or pharmacist about calcium-magnesium combos. Calcium all by itself is apparently not as well absorbed.

Vitamin D is supposed to be an essential additive as well.

Does this mean all the ice cream you want? SURE!!!

**pomtzu** · 06-06-2009, 06:12 PM

Originally Posted by caseysmom

Its okay no problem, I am 48, not menopausel yet...sorry boys

And that's why you should start now - before you get the crappy bones that will more than likely come with the Big M. I was about your age when I started with the breaks, and I've had more than my share.

2 toes
foot - 2 times
both wrists
hip
cervical and lumbar vertebrae

Not all at once of course.

Not fun at all. If you do decide to take the calcium, be sure you take the ones with Vitamin D added.

No charge for this consultation from Dr. Ellie.....

Of course you can get a 2nd opinion from your doc - but he'll probably advise the same.