do i have brittle bones?

Question

whenever i sit for 5 minutes, then i get up and start walking my knees, and my feet hurt like crazy? what should i do? why is this happening? i'm only 13, and my parents don't feel this way or my friends.

Answer 1

this is something other than brittle bones,
I'd vote for growing pains, muscles are stretching and aching as the bones are starting a sudden growth spurt, measure your height once a month, to check for this kind of change
if the pain is crippling and lasts for more than a couple of minutes or so you should check the problem out with a doctor
there is a remote possibility it could be poor circulation or juvenile arthritis

Answer 2

It's a sign of old age. You need to sit in a rocking chair on the front porch with a blanket over your knees and rock gently while the twittering birds chirp in the trees.

Answer 3

Teenage girls with a history of eating disorders have developed the bone-wasting disease osteoporosis, according to the National Osteoporosis Society.
The society says it has heard of a number of cases of girls in their teens who have got over anorexia only to find the illness has taken its toll on their bones.

Osteoporosis, which leads to bone fractures, is caused by lack of calcium, regular exercise and vitamin D.

Experts predict the number of hip fractures in Europe will more than double in the next 50 years as people live longer.

One in eight Europeans over 50 is expected to suffer from osteoporosis.

A government-commissioned report on nutrition and bone health, published on Tuesday, recommends several ways for the public, health workers and the government to improve bone health.

Recommendations

The main recommendations of the report of the Committee on Medical Aspects (COMA) of Food and Nutrition are:


People should adopt a healthy lifestyle to maintain bone health;
People get an adequate calcium intake;
All ages be encouraged to exercise regularly;
All ages be encouraged to maintain a healthy body weight;
Flour continue to be fortified with calcium and that margarine be fortified with vitamin D;
Public and health workers are better informed about the importance of avoiding vitamin D deficiency, including by the use of vitamin supplements for those most at risk.

Ms Chisholm said young girls and teenagers were the most deficient in calcium and vitamin D.

This was because they were so worried about their weight. They tended, for example, to cut out dairy products because they considered them fatty, she said.

However, low fat products had the same calcium content and sometimes higher levels.

"Milk is a high source of calcium and girls often find it difficult to make up the amount through other food," said Ms Chisholm.

The most important time to ensure calcium and vitamin D levels are adequate is while the bones are being formed.

The NOS has heard of several teenage girls who already have osteoporosis because they had eating disorders.

But it said diet and exercise could protect people from osteoporosis throughout their life.

"It's the kind of news people don't want to hear about having a sensible diet and taking regular exercise," said Caroline Chisholm. "It's a commitment for life."

Answer 4

Maybe you're hold alot of water? Try not eating so much salty things and see if that helps you. If it keeps up I think you should see a doctor for some advice. I'm sure you're ok but it wouldn't hurt to get it checked. Good luck and i hope you feel ok

Answer 5

It sounds more like a circulation problem. You should ask your doctor about this the next time you go in for a check up. Until then, don't worry too much about it.

Answer 6

brittle bones is someone who breaks bones a lot because your joints hurt it's not brittle bones...are you fat and/or lazy? it could be too much stress on your joints. exercise more otherwise have your parents talk to a doctor.

Answer 7

Have your mom take you to her MD. for a check up. There are many things that should be checked. You are probably just fine, but this will keep you from worrying when you have better things to think about. I hope this has helped.

Answer 8

its not likely you have a bone problem at 13. it might just be "growing pains" or something. if you're really worried try increasing your calcium intake. if you do have a problem, that will prevent it from getting worse. good luck

Answer 9

go to a dr about that, i hope you dont have osteoperosis at 13!I dout its that serious but start drinking more milk and take calcium suppliments everyday. BUt go ge that checked out hun

Answer 10

Sounds serious, it may be nothing, but it may be serious too! You are still young, but I have a friend who is 19 and suffers from arthritis. If you have time go to see a doctor...