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Early Signs of Osteoporosis

  • Sudden insomnia and restlessness
  • Nightly leg and foot cramps
  • Persistent low back pain
  • Gum disease, loose teeth
  • Gradual loss of height

Your Risk of having osteoporosis is higher if you:

  • Are a woman
  • Have a family history of osteoporosis
  • Are white
  • Are thin
  • Are short
  • Went into menopause early
  • Have a low calcium intake
  • Don't exercise
  • Smoke cigarettes
  • Drink more than two alcohol drinks daily
  • Are on chronic steroid therapy (e.g. Prednisone)
  • Are on chronic anticonvulsant therapy
  • Are taking drugs which can cause dizziness
  • Are hyperthyroid
  • Eat too much animal protein
  • Use antacids regularly
  • Drink more than two cups of coffee daily
 
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