Severe
bone
loss
One more challenge
already exhausted system
accommodating further testing
slow
climb
determination
(Written for my weekly challenge: threes. I was diagnosed with Osteoporosis last year, but due to other, more urgent health problems, treatment was put on hold. Reviewing the situation, my doctor referred me to a specialist, who said I have severe bone loss in my hip and am prime for a break. After a fight with third party insurance, I am finally on board to start a bone building drug. Ah, life! Image my own.)
Well, I hope you feel better.
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Thank you. Treatment underway!
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Wonderful image, VJ! Good luck with the treatment. Hope it helps!
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Thanks Susi!
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You’re welcome, VJ! 🙂
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My mother has the same bone calcium affliction; however, she only has the universal yet limited public healthcare plan, which doesn’t cover any osteoporosis treatment medications.
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Sorry to hear about your mom. It’s very disconcerting to know that any slight jarring might cause a fracture. The drugs are expensive, I know. The drug company themselves helped me fight for coverage.
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Keep well and safe! 🙂
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Thank you!
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Best wishes .
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Thank you!
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Best wishes to you! I hope the medication works. 🙏💕
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Thank you. Tried to visit your site but WP says no longer active.
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I had one site before that I deleted. Maybe that’s the issue. Here is the link to my new one. https://okluvubyeee.wordpress.com/
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Thank you! This works!
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Thanks for visiting. Have a great day. 💕
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Stay the strong person you are, V.J. These thing are never easy to go through, but I know you can stay positive. Wishing the best for you!
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Thanks Benjamin. Just one more thing.
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Welcome! Sending well wishes your way!
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I’m really sorry to hear you’ve been through so much, bone pain is a special kind of torture. Stay strong and keep writing, you do it so beautifully.
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Thank you Sheri. Writing provides a perfect outlet. I tried to visit your site, but WP said it wasn’t active.
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Of course, I’m so glad writing has helped you. I struggle with my own health problems and I know starting to write again has been a great comfort to me.
And I went over my page but nothing seems to be wrong at the moment.. My site page is at http://www.readbetwixtwords.wordpress.com?
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It can be a glitch in the admin section but don’t take my word for it, lol. WP help might be able to give you guidance. Thanks for the link – it works. Following!
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I had my husband, who is much more tech savvy than me, take a look at it. I appreciate you letting me know and.. Thank you so much for following! ☺
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Dang. Hope your bones build.
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Thanks Sarah!
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Your woes nicely expressed, VJ. I wish you the best! Sending hugs. ❤️
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Thank you friend.
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You’re most welcome. ❤️
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Oh hope all goes well
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Thanks.
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Never give up VJ and never concede. Why does that sound familiar?
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Lol. Thanks Mike.
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I was diagnosed with severe bone loss when I was 49. After that, a series of drugs that stopped working. Prolia is the one that finally stabilized it. I hope your treatment goes well!
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Sorry to hear that Liz. It is a little disconcerting. My body rejected the first medication, and the physician has said that Prolia will work if no other does. I want to give the new med a shot (pun) first.
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Yes, it is disconcerting, particularly being asked if I’ve fallen every time I go to the doctor for a routine anything!
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Yes. I’m hearing a lot of that.
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My initial reaction is why are you asking me that? I’m not some old lady.
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Ha ha ha….my exact reaction too.
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Oh, isn’t that funny!
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The image is like a graphic display of that bone loss. I wish you all the best with the medication .May it grow more bone for you.
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Interesting response, Anne. The image began with a photograph, and I felt like it resonated with me. Thank you.
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Awesome image! Stay strong and tread with caution… nowadays you get some airbags for hips to protect you from a fall – in case you need… take care 🤗
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No kidding. It’s been really icy lately, so I’m sticking close to home. Thanks.
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That is a lovely picture. I am sorry for the bone loss. My mother was diagnosed with the same last year. For her it is just another thing to add to the pile of things she hates to have to deal with.
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That’s how I felt too. But we keep going – not many other good choices. Thanks.
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That is a true story.
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I’m glad and grateful to hear that you’re getting the help you need my friend! 🙂 ❤
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Thanks Deborah. One more hill to climb, but at least not too steep (I hope).
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Just climb it in grace like you always do! 🙂 ❤
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Thanks. I might have had a little pity party before I picked myself back up.
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Pity parties are ok as long as you are picking yourself up! 🙂 ❤
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VJ, got my fingers crossed for you. Getting through the struggle to GET the meds is a proof of strength beyond bones – bravo for your determination! May the new med do its thing w/o disrupting other things … and may you keep putting complex challenges into such digestible verse.
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Thank you Jazz. That last line made me laugh. If I chew on these things long enough the words come out, lol.
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Oh my I love what you did with that watercolour… ❤
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Thanks!
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Your will will get you through this. Your picture is wonderful: speaks of beauty, struggle, and wonder. (At least for me).
God speed, V.J.
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Thank you!
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I love the image and I really like the word spacing in light of the osteoporosis. It reminds me of a person standing strong like a tree.
Wishing you the best in your treatment.
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Thanks Betty. The news was deflating at the time, but I am working up to determination.
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Absolutely gorgeous image! Fingers crossed the medication works for you!
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Thank you Lynne. Here’s hoping.
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I meant to say that the image is beautiful…
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Thank you!
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I also like the way you wrote this… Here’s to your getting good medical treatment soon. Life is so bloody interesting 🙂
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That’s one way to put it, lol. Thanks Janet.
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🙂
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I like the way you built this. Each stanza stands on its own, but the three stanzas give the bigger picture. I love the image, it would make a beautiful stained glass. Glad you got the medication you need!
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Thanks Heather. It was a fight – not yet approved by government. Now hoping my body accepts it.
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So it’s not Reclast or Prolia? I’d be interested in learning more. Prolia has done wonders for me.
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It’s Evenity – builds bone. I do one year and then switch to Prolea for maintenance.
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Hang in there VJ 🥰🙏
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Thanks Christine.
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Good one V.J. here’s to better bones… 😀😘
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Thanks Ivor.
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