After my ex-neuro placed me on prednisone, my internist immediately increased my Calcium+D to 1200 units daily, vitamin D3 to 1000 units daily and vitamin B12 to 1000 units daily (I had been taking calcium for years just not that high dosage). He also ordered my first bone density test in April 2010. He was right on top of what might happen. Unfortunately he retired in 2011 but his replacement appears to be taking good care of everything.

When my bone scan in April of 2012 showed the osteoporosis, he immediately placed me on Fosamax but I think things were already in motion with the weakening of my spine.

I'm truly scared about the condition of my spine. I hope that changing my orthopaedic doctor will give me some direction.

Southern Bell