Questions Lead to Answers
Who Should I Ask?
Whether you have recently been diagnosed, are practicing day-to-day self-management, or have a family member who is struggling with osteoporosis, it is vital that you learn about the condition. Sure, you can do your own research, but whom better to ask than your doctor?
This doctor is taking the time to record his patient's dialogue to reference at future appointments for individual feedback and progress tracking. This is made possible through open communication with one's doctor.
Why Ask Your Doctor?
Your doctor can provide you with individualized, specific, and credible answers. For answers however, one must first ask questions. For this blog post, we will discuss questions you may ask your health care provider in order to learn more about osteoporosis and most importantly, to maintain your quality of life while living with the condition.
1. What exercises are safe for me? How often should I perform these exercises?
2. Should I be taking Vitamin D, K, or Calcium supplements?
3. What treatments should I consider?
4. Why did I develop osteoporosis?
5. What can I do to improve my balance?
6. How can I prevent my osteoporosis from worsening?
7. How can I prevent bone fractures?
8. How frequently should I have a bone density test?
9. What does my bone density test indicate?
10. How does osteoporosis progress?
If you would like to read additional questions you may want to ask your doctor, I encourage you to visit the National Osteoporosis Foundation website: http://nof.org/faq
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