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Prevention
Apart from the preventative measures already described, there are other treatments available if you are suffering from osteoporosis. Some of these treatments can slow down the rate of bone loss and/or reduce the risk of future fractures.
| 1. | Pain Relief | Following a fracture, you may be in considerable pain. This may be relieved by pain killers, physiotherapy/ hydrotherapy and/or calcitonin injections in the short term. At home, local heat or ice packs may be helpful. | ||||||
| 2. | Raloxifene | As part of the treatment for osteoporosis, you should get adequate calcium and vitamin D, as suggested in the prevention section. | ||||||
| 3. | Bisphosphonates | Are a class of drugs for osteoporosis which inhibit bone resorption. They all slow down bone loss and prevent fractures. There are many ways to take bisphosphonates:
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| 4. | Strontium | Strontium works by stimulating bone formation and reducing bone resorption. It improves bone density and reduces fractures. It is taken daily. | ||||||
| 5. | Parathyroid hormone (PTH) | Is a hormone naturally produced by our bodies. Given daily by subcutaneous injection, it stimulates bone formation leading to increased bone density and reduction in fractures. |