I have osteoporosis of both kneesunable to stand and walk no pain etc. What is your advise. Dr. r kashinath v chitte age 87 yrs.

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The treatment of osteoporosis involves reducing any of the factors contributing to poor bone health. Yosur doctor may advise you to address current exercise regime, review your medications or review current lifestyle factors that predispose you to osteoporosis. Your doctor may also advise you to increase your: ?calcium intake via your diet or with supplements. Calcium is used to build and maintain bone health. ?vitamin d intake via supplements or exposure to low levels of sunlight. Vitamin d is used to absorb calcium in the bone and regulate calcium in the blood. Tips for osteoporosisweight bearing exercise, such as walking, can help to strengthen bonesexercises to improve your balance and strength will help to prevent falls follow a healthy diet that includes enough calcium and vitamin duse this handy calculator to make sure you are getting enough calcium. Wear sensible, well-fitting shoes to avoid fallsavoid rugs and sloppy slippers ? both can cause tripshave good lighting on your stairsget your eyesight checked regularly (free for people over 60) try to avoid heavy lifting ? consider home delivery grocery shoppingthis is a general low back ache and for this you can follow these measures: one keep a pillow right under the knee while sleeping, next is you can keep ice in the painful area for about 5--10 minutes, if pain still persists you can stretch your body by twisting the waist on both sides how we used to do in the school drill similarly you can try which will help you relax as well will reduce the pain.

Julie Mercy J David · Accepted Answer

The treatment of osteoporosis involves reducing any of the factors contributing to poor bone health. Yosur doctor may advise you to address current exercise regime, review your medications or review current lifestyle factors that predispose you to osteoporosis. Your doctor may also advise you to increase your: ?calcium intake via your diet or with supplements. Calcium is used to build and maintain bone health. ?vitamin d intake via supplements or exposure to low levels of sunlight. Vitamin d is used to absorb calcium in the bone and regulate calcium in the blood. Tips for osteoporosisweight bearing exercise, such as walking, can help to strengthen bonesexercises to improve your balance and strength will help to prevent falls follow a healthy diet that includes enough calcium and vitamin duse this handy calculator to make sure you are getting enough calcium. Wear sensible, well-fitting shoes to avoid fallsavoid rugs and sloppy slippers ? both can cause tripshave good lighting on your stairsget your eyesight checked regularly (free for people over 60) try to avoid heavy lifting ? consider home delivery grocery shoppingthis is a general low back ache and for this you can follow these measures: one keep a pillow right under the knee while sleeping, next is you can keep ice in the painful area for about 5--10 minutes, if pain still persists you can stretch your body by twisting the waist on both sides how we used to do in the school drill similarly you can try which will help you relax as well will reduce the pain.