hi there my nan is about 72years old. She cant walk properly anymore and is in severe pain. The doctor has told her, that her back is breaking. What happens when your back breaks or is breakkiing ?please help ??
2007-12-12 23:32:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
I think she has Osteoporosis. The Doc should have her on Calcium and Vitamin D3.
2007-12-12 23:41:42 · answer #1 · answered by gillianprowe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,i think the dr was infering that her bones,and perhaps spine are crumbling,this is common in old age especially in women,its generally called osteoporosis.
I would have thought that her gp would have given her the neccessary pain releif medication,but if you say she is in severe pain i suggest you call her gp and ask for a home visit,and also second opinion!
I would also reccommend getting her a good calcium supplement,and a good all round vitimin supplement.
Finally i would request she gets some form of physiotherapy,or massage ,also ask for a home visit from the occupational therapist,they help to adapt the home to be more easily accessed,as in easier for your nan to move around,good luck,she has a very caring grandchild!
2007-12-12 23:53:47 · answer #2 · answered by nottmlayla 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to hear that. Your best course of action would be to phone your nans surgery and ask for an appointment to see her doctor to discuss her back problem, they will then be able to give you any information concerning what will happen and how she will be treated. explain that you are concerned about what is going to happen and you want the doctor to explain to you, exactly what is going on with her condition.
2007-12-12 23:43:48 · answer #3 · answered by blue dolphin 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It sounds like osteoporosis - check it out in a medical site..
2007-12-12 23:42:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like she has brittle bone disease .,osteoporosis do a search for it
2007-12-12 23:42:31 · answer #5 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋