Last Wednesday I went for a bone density scan. When you're paralyzed and you aren't able to bear weight on your bones, they often become brittle and osteoporotic. My last scan was about two years ago, and it showed that I was losing bone mass, so my doctor put me on a medication that helps prevent this. Last week's scan showed that I haven't lost any additional bone mass in the last two years, so I'm holding steady, and that's a good thing.
You wouldn't believe all the ways being paralyzed compromises your body! It's crazy! So although holding steady means that I'm not as healthy as I once was, or as I'd like to be, I'll take it!
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Holding steady
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Yeah for no more Bone density loss!
that's great!!!
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