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Busting Myths And Misconceptions About Osteoporosis
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(BPT) - One in two women over the
age of 50 will suffer a fracture caused by
osteoporosis in her remaining lifetime.
Despite its prevalence, there are many
myths and misconceptions about this
“silent” disease. These myths may be a
reason why osteoporosis is underdiagnosed
and undertreated.
A fragility fracture (breaking a bone by
falling from a standing height or lower) can
impact day-to-day life, but it can also be an
indicator for osteoporosis in postmenopausal
women. When you have osteoporosis, even
daily tasks such as taking your dog for a walk
can put you at risk for a fragility fracture of
the wrist, leg or even hip. But, a startling
82 percent of postmenopausal women did
not identify such fractures as a possible risk
factor for osteoporosis, according to results
from a recent online survey of over 1,000
postmenopausal women conducted by Harris
Poll on behalf of Radius Health, in partnership
with HealthyWomen and the National
Osteoporosis Foundation.
“It is critical that postmenopausal women
do not dismiss seemingly insignificant fragility
fractures as ‘clumsiness,’ but instead
see them as an important indicator for bone
fragility, disease progression and the need for
intervention,” says Dr. Andrea Singer, MD,
FACP, CCD, clinical director and trustee of
the National Osteoporosis Foundation.
This is just one myth about osteoporosis.
There are many others, including:
Myth: Osteoporosis only affects the elderly.
Truth: Osteoporosis often affects women
after menopause. Natural menopause can
occur as early as age 50. The rate of bone
loss after menopause is increased with the
accompanying loss of estrogen. Osteoporosis
is a progressive disease that lowers the density
of bones over time, making them weaker and
more likely to fracture.
Myth: Osteoporosis isn’t very common.
Truth: Ten million Americans are estimated
to have osteoporosis, and more than 8 million
of those are women.
Myth: Osteoporosis isn’t that serious.
Truth: More women over the age of 55
were hospitalized in the United States for
osteoporosis-related fractures than for stroke,
heart attack or breast cancer. Yet, according
to the survey, postmenopausal women were
more likely to be concerned with a diagnosis
of stroke, heart attack and breast cancer than
osteoporosis.
Myth: Health care providers will tell you
when it’s time to test for osteoporosis.
Truth: Research suggests only 2 in 10 older
women in the United States who suffer a
fracture are tested or treated for osteoporosis.
Furthermore, according to the survey, 96
percent of postmenopausal women who have
not yet been diagnosed with osteoporosis and
who suffered a fragility fracture were not
told by their health care provider it could
be linked to osteoporosis.
Myth: Getting enough calcium and vitamin
D is enough to treat osteoporosis.
Truth: About 3 in 10 postmenopausal
women incorrectly believe that drinking
milk or taking calcium supplements alone
will prevent osteoporotic fractures/breaks,
the survey found. While getting enough calcium
and vitamin D is critical to keep bones
strong, it may not be enough when it comes
to treating osteoporosis in postmenopausal
women, especially after a fracture.
Myth: There is no way to build new bone
after menopause.
Truth: About one-quarter of postmenopausal
women incorrectly believe there is no way
to build new bone at their age, the survey
found. The truth is that certain types of
treatment for postmenopausal osteoporosis
can help build new bone, while others help
slow bone loss.
Separating the truths from the myths is
an important step in pursuing appropriate
care for bone health after menopause. To
get more information about osteoporosis,
visit the Fractured Truth website at www.
fracturedtruths.com. To learn more and find
a community of supportive women, visit
the Fractured Truth Facebook page at www.
facebook.com/FracturedTruth. •
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