In this session, specialist nurses Julia and Sarah explain what it means if you have been told you have osteoporosis and what the future holds. They look at the changes happening inside bones and how a diagnosis of osteoporosis can have different meanings. They dispel myths and misunderstandings and help you understand what your diagnosis really means for you.

For more information
• General information about osteoporosis and diagnosis: https://theros.org.uk/informationand...
• Bone Density factsheet https://strwebprdmedia.blob.core.wind...
• What you need to know about scans and tests for your bones    • What you need to know about scans and...  
• DEXA & other osteoporosis scans with consultant radiographer Jill Griffin    • DEXA & other osteoporosis scans with ...  

Timestamps
01:06 Inside of our bones and what's happening
02:51 Diagnosis of osteoporosis on a bone density scan 1
05:04 Osteopenia on a bone density scan
05:54 Bone quality
06:15 DXA and bone strength
07:04 Other risk factors and bone strength
10:29 Misconceptions about osteoporosis
11:23 Differences in experiences of Osteoporosis
13:08 Signs of bone weakness
14:13 Diagnosis of osteoporosis – having fractures 2
15:49 What does your diagnosis mean for you