Treatment
Treatment may include:
Medication
Medications may include:
- Pain medicine—such as acetaminophen or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
- Bisphosphonates—usually by tablet or by injection
- Calcitonin —administered by injection or nasal spray
Surgery
Surgery may be required if you have one of the following conditions:
- Bone fracture
- Severe degenerative arthritis
- Bone deformity
Self-Care
Recommendations include:
- Calcium , usually about 1,000-1,500 mg per day
- Adequate exposure to sunshine to promote vitamin D production in the skin (but limit time in the sun to prevent sun burning, wrinkling, and aging)
- Intake of adequate vitamin D, usually about 400 mg per day (more may be needed in older people)
- Regular exercise to maintain skeletal health, joint mobility, and normal body weight
- Avoidance of excess mechanical stress on involved bones
- A splint for an area at high risk for fracture
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