#osteoporosis awareness

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Osteoporosis, a condition that leads to brittle bones and an increased risk of fractures, is a growing concern, especially among aging populations. For individuals seeking expert care, the family practice in Linwood, New Jersey, offers comprehensive evaluations and personalized treatment plans aimed at preventing this debilitating condition.

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Understanding Osteoporosis Triggers and Prevention: Dr. Vaidya’s Laboratory Insights

Discover the key osteoporosis triggers, including lifestyle factors and family history, and how they heighten the risk, especially in women. Learn about effective prevention methods and diagnostic services available at 'Dr. Vaidya’s Laboratory' to safeguard your bone health.

[masterfuldoodler]

Happy Osteoporosis day!

[mediaheights]

World Osteoporosis Day is observed annually on 20 October, and launches a year-long campaign dedicated to raising global awareness of the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease.

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[mani1986-blog]

COMMON SPINE DISORDERS: AN OVERVIEW

A spine disorder is a problem with the spine anywhere from the neck to the lower back. Spine problems can be painful, and in some cases, degenerative. Spinal disorders range from common conditions such as herniated discs to more complex and chronic issues like scoliosis or degenerative diseases.

The Anatomy of the Spine

The human spine, a remarkable feat of nature's engineering, plays a pivotal role in our everyday function and movement. However, its complex structure makes it vulnerable to a variety of disorders that can impact our quality of life significantly. The spine is composed of a series of vertebrae, intervertebral discs, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It provides structural support to the body, enables flexibility and movement, and importantly, houses the spinal cord – a crucial component of the central nervous system.

Did you know?

Low back pain is the leading cause of disability globally. According to WHO, in 2020, approximately 1 in 13 people, equating to 619 million people, experienced low back pain, a 60% increase from 1990.

Risk Factors

Poor posture

Improper lifting technique

Obesity

Repetitive strenuous activity

Existing conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, thyroid disease and osteoarthritis

Lifestyle habits like smoking, sedentary lifestyle or low calcium intake

Common Spine Disorders

Herniated Discs: Often resulting from wear and tear or injury, herniated discs occur when the inner gel-like substance of a disc bulges or breaks through the outer layer. This can cause nerve compression, leading to pain, numbness, or weakness, typically in the arms or legs. The condition is most common in the lower back (lumbar spine) but can also occur in the neck (cervical spine).

Scoliosis: This disorder is characterized by an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine. While it is often diagnosed during adolescence, it can also affect adults. Scoliosis can range from mild to severe, with more severe cases potentially leading to pain, reduced range of motion, and even respiratory issues due to reduced lung capacity.

Spinal Stenosis: A condition predominantly affecting the older population, spinal stenosis involves the narrowing of the spinal canal. This can put pressure on the spinal cord and nerves, causing pain, numbness, or muscle weakness, particularly in the legs.

Osteoporosis-Related Spinal Fractures: Osteoporosis weakens bones, increasing the risk of fractures. In the spine, this can lead to compression fractures, which are often painful and can result in a hunched posture.

Degenerative Disc Disease: A condition that describes the natural degradation of spinal discs over time. Symptoms can include chronic pain, instability, and reduced mobility.

Spinal Cord Injuries: Injuries to the spinal cord, often resulting from trauma, can lead to varying degrees of paralysis and sensory loss, depending on the level and severity of the injury.

Diagnosis and Treatment

The diagnosis of spine disorders typically involves a comprehensive evaluation that may include physical examinations, medical history analysis, and imaging tests like X-rays, MRI, or CT scans.

Treatment approaches vary widely based on the specific disorder, its severity, and the patient's overall health. They can range from conservative treatments like medication and physical therapy to more invasive options such as injections or surgery. In some cases, lifestyle modifications, including weight management and specific exercises, play a crucial role in managing symptoms and improving quality of life.

Living with a Spinal Cord Disorder

Living with a spinal disorder can be challenging. Chronic pain, mobility issues, and other symptoms can significantly impact daily activities. Patients may require physical therapy, pain management strategies, and in some cases, assistive devices. Emotional and psychological support is also important, as chronic pain and disability can affect mental health.

Advances in medical technology and research continue to provide hope for those suffering from spinal disorders. Innovations in surgical techniques, pain management, and rehabilitation offer the potential for improved treatment outcomes. It's crucial for individuals to seek timely medical advice if experiencing back pain and to engage in proactive measures to maintain spinal health.

[r-emsleep]

Hello & Good day to all of whom may be reading this.

My first actual written post on here is in honor of @alhabil and his gofund me. Muhammad Al-Habil, is a 30-year-old father of three from Gaza, Palestine meaning he was unfortunately caught in the war that broke out and is still ongoing because of Isreali forces. He is one of many innocent Palestinians who had no have time to prepare for the dere conditions that come with war-times. Even with this, he's done his best to spread the word of his conditions and garner attention towards his gofundme by navigating a new and unknown platform to reach out for help. Alongside his three children Mohammad's mother, father and wife are also his responsibility as he is the sole provider for the family. His father, 65-year-old Marwan Al-Habil suffers from diabetes and high blood pressure, his mother, 55-year-old suffers from third-degree diabetes, high blood pressure, a herniated disc, osteoporosis, and due to the lack of treatment due to the collapse of many hospitals, her health has steadily declined. Along with his wife's deteriorating health, aswell as their three children; Ahmed (8 years old), Osama (6 years old), and Mira (4 years old) have been suffering malnutrition from the lack of food and as of Aug, 18th contracted scabies.

I say all of this to remind you all not to forget the real life Palestinians who don't have the privilege of basic necessities . I myself am not in a great financial state to donate but it takes and costs nothing to speak awareness to even the people you know. There are free alternatives such as https://arab.org/ available for use, if you want to help further.

He is only halfway to his goal of 50,000 as I'm typing this 13 people have donated. In conclusion, I know we all lead busy lives and because of that donations may slow down but please don't stop donating, for that is essentially a death sentence to Mohammad and his family.

€25,327/€50,000

verified by @90-ghost

[maxellminidisc]

Making my own post on how we should frankly all work on weight training/bearing excercises for our bone and muscle health into old age cause op of the one I saw was a crypto terf.

Anyway, its really important to do so because it genuinely helps in aiding your bone density and muscle strength. If you're not aware weight training has nothing to do with weight loss but rather is a term for targeted exercises that strengthening the muscles, their force output, and endurance. Mostly weight lifting is what's associated with weight training, but stuff like isometrics can also be a form of weight training; stuff like planks, wall squats, etc.

Training the force output of your muscles ends up benefiting your joints and bones because they adapt to the increase in mass and strength by building up your bone density. Bone density is important in preventing things like osteoporosis, which basically makes your bones incredibly susceptible and fragile to major fractions and makes healing much more difficult as you age.

As you age as well, the weakening of your bones, muscles, and tendons also makes it harder for you to balance yourself and leads to a higher risk of falls. So, starting sooner will help prevent falls, fractures, and possible fatality in the future. If you have older folks you're close to, definitely encourage that they start doing balance exercises now rather than later to help them gain some resistance and prevention for their later years or to help make their lives a lil easier if they are in their later years.

Theres tons of simple at home exercises and routines on YouTube that accommodate seniors and to some extent folks with mobility issues to regain balance or work on weight training. Routines which are fully seated or supported by chairs are good alternative exercises I've seen and even done with my mom who's now in her early 60s with knee issues. You dont have to be a senior to check some of these out and do them either!

[astrobiscuits]

Chiron: where is our physical (and mental) wound?

I'm currently reading a book about Chiron (did you know it's actually half asteroid, half comet? me neither), which inspired me to make this post. I'm in no way an expert in medical astrology, just a curious owl that wants to learn more about every branch of astrology out there (my Sag Venus loves it!!🤭)

DISCLAIMER!!! I'm not a doctor. If you've been feeling any symptoms described here, TALK WITH YOUR DOCTOR, NOT WITH ME

Observation: Before we dive in, i'd like to mention that the position of Chiron in the houses is important. Not every house placement suggests having a poor physical condition. The most prominent Chiron placements when it comes to having a medical condition are: Chiron in 1st house (house of self, visible illnesses), Chiron in 5th house (illnesses since birth/early childhood), Chiron in 6th house (house of health, if Saturn is also sitting there it points to chronic illnesses), Chiron in 8th house (house of death, may point to severe diseases or poor reproductive health) and Chiron in 12th house (house of the unconscious, deals with mental illnesses)

Honorable mention to Chiron in 3rd house and Chiron in 9th house as they represent accidents while travelling. If Chiron is heavily afflicted in these houses (unless it's also conjuncting Jupiter), it may point to...let's just say you're gonna be in a hospital bed in a vegetative state, but remember, nothing has a 100% possibility of happening, you're just more susceptible to it happening. I suggest checking the position of Chiron in Solar Return charts for the possible timing of it happening (look for Chiron in 3rd house/Chiron in 9th house as it activates your natal Chiron)

Without further do, let's dive in⚕️

Chiron in Aries: frequent headaches, frequent nose bleeds, teeth problems (sensitive teeth, tooth decay), deafness, skull fractures, cerebral anemia, brain tumours, hemophilia, epilepsy, BPD

Chiron in Taurus: frequent colds, frequent voice loss, thyroid problems (goiter, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidis, etc.), tonsilitis, OCD

Chiron in Gemini: lung problems (asthma, tuberculosis, pneumonia, etc.), speech problems (stuttering, cluttering, mutism), alzheimer's disease, ADHD, OCD

Chiron in Cancer: frequent stomach pain, prone to lactose intolerance, (for girls) breast lumps, breast cysts, breast infections, nipple discharge, depression, anxiety

Chiron in Leo: prone to insolation, frequent heart palpitations, chest pain, hypertension, hypotension, arteriosclerosis, scoliosis, kyphosis

Chiron in Virgo: frequent bloating, prone to gluten intolerance, chronic allergies, diabetes, rabies, autism, ADHD, OCD

Chiron in Libra: prone to acne, frequent lower back pain, disc herniation, spondylolisthesis, chronic kidney disease, kidney stones

Chiron in Scorpio: frequent pain down there, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV/AIDS, depression

Chiron in Sagittarius: frequent pain in the hips, prone to hips dislocation, cirrhosis, sciatica

Chiron in Capricorn: prone to knees dislocation, osteoarthritis, bone problems (osteopenia, osteoporosis), gout, depression

Chiron in Aquarius: electrical injuries, shin splints, osteofibrous dysplasia, ankle sprain, ankle fractures, poor blood circulation, schizophrenia

Chiron in Pisces: prone to break toes, athlete's foot, bunions, addison's disease, hormonal deregulation, aphantasia, psychosis, schizophrenia, anxiety

Yes, i'm aware of the fact that it's a generational planet and it moves very slowly through signs

BONUS: It's important to take into consideration all planets that conjunct, square or opposite Chiron (regardless if they're personal or generational) + the Ascendant for additional info about our illnesses

Ex. Let's take me as an example. My Chiron is in my 10th house in Capricorn squaring Saturn in 4th house (so double Capricorn energy) and Aries Ascendant. Guess what? I've got TMJ (basically a jaw disorder affecting the joints) and i've got it from my fam -_- (Saturn rules tradition i love my fam)

I also believe that having a heavy afflicted Chiron in general makes someone prone to having a medical condition, even if it's not in the houses mentioned previously (like in my case). However, these people are more focused on the main meaning of the house, not their health problems. They tend to ignore their health problems or they just don't care

I hope you enjoyed my post and found it insightful :)

What's your wound? Lmk in the comments your placements and your illnesses

Kisses xoxo

[whattehell]

Please, my friend, help me donate even a little 😞🙏🙏

Of course! I'm unable to donate but I will spread word of your campaign. Mohhammed's campaign of €50,000 raises awareness to fund his mother, father, wife, his three kids, Mira, Osama, Ahmed, and himself.

From the gofundme description:

In the Rafah camps, we are urgently asking for help with my family, my father, my mother, my wife and my three children, to prepare for the evacuation. Before the conflict, I was running a business to support my family, Because they are sick and old and I am their sole breadwinner.My father, 65-year-old Marwan Al-Habil, who suffers from diabetes and high blood pressure and My mother 55-year-old suffers from third-degree diabetes, high blood pressure, a herniated disc, osteoporosis, and Due to the lack of treatment for her due to the collapse of hospitals, her health condition deteriorated greatly.Also my wife health has deteriorated, as have three children Due to malnutrition and the lack of healthy food suitable for them :- Ahmed, 8 years old- Osama, 6 years old- Mira, 4 years old

They are only at €15,644/€50,000 about 31% of the funds they need. Please donate if you are able to, and always reblog.

[religion-is-a-mental-illness]

"Hi, my name is Shape. I started identifying as transgender at 22 while still in college. Before that, I was just a feminine gay man.

Being asked about my pronouns led me to research transgender ideology, and pretty quickly I got convinced that I was [a] transgender woman.

I was able to get hormones relatively easily through Fenway Health and was only on them for a year before receiving facial feminization and breast augmentation surgeries at 23.

Taking hormones actually worsened my mental health, but therapists thought that it was because I was stuck in the wrong body. They cleared me for sex-reassignment surgery by diagnosing me with Gender Identity Disorder.

Immediately after SRS, I was super-excited to start a new life. I was happy for a few months while recovering, however soon I realized that my new part wasn't what doctors promised me.

My neo vagina started constricting despite rigorous dilation, which resulted in me developing vaginal stenosis. This left me unable to have penetrative sex, which adversely impacted my mental health. I also lost my sex drive, my motivation to achieve anything, and became brain-fogged and lethargic.

I had multiple unsuccessful revisions attempting to get a few inches of neo vaginal tunnel. I even had colon vaginoplasty. The last revision was at the University of Miami by Dr. Christopher Sargara in 2018, and it left me with a colorectal fistula.

I've been all over the country trying to seek help but I have received none.

Earlier this year after hitting rock bottom with my depression, I reached out to a new therapist. The therapist helped me realize that I have Complex PTSD from a traumatic childhood, and also pointed out that I have body dysmorphia, OCD, borderline personality and bipolar disorders. I also realized I had internalized homophobia.

I realize now that medical transition was sold to me as a hardware fix for software issues.

A few months ago I started detransitioning by taking testosterone, however it is traumatic to be on testosterone without having functional genitals. Moreover, my back hurts every day due to osteoporosis and scoliosis that I developed post-SRS.

I'm now dependent on synthetic hormones for life. I traded my perfectly healthy genitals for an artificial 1-inch tunnel that is sexually non-functional.

I realize that I'm never getting back a functional penis, and full detransition is not really possible in my case. I feel stuck in a surgically created body.

I believe nobody under 18 should be allowed to medically transition. Sex-reassignment surgery should only be allowed in very rare cases after full psych evaluations. Patients should be made aware that what they're really getting is cosmetic surgery, and it's a genital approximation surgery that does not change biological sex.

Thank you."

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What do you do when you're a detransitioner who can't detransition?

Meet Shape Shifter. His body has an open wound that it keeps trying to close over, because it's not supposed to be there.

This isn't "healthcare," it's cosmetic surgery. It's no more "healthcare" than getting a new haircut is a cure for depression.

[jimmyjeans]

My family is still staying in half of the church that wasn’t affected by the bombing because there is nowhere else to stay other than tents. They are limited to one small meal a day and one shower a week. They are sleeping on the floors, but no one can sleep since there is bombing everywhere around them. Even when there is no bombing, they can still hear the loud buzzing sound of the military planes above them, which would keep anyone who hears it awake. Along with everything, My grandma has diabetes and osteoporosis, so she can’t walk. She has to take her insulin medication along with many others; however, she has run out of many of her medications.” Am on my knees requesting for donation. Target $450

Hello, unfortunately I'm not really in a position to donate money in the current moment, but I hope putting your ask on my blog can help spread some awareness :]

[cauliarty]

I’d like to raise awareness about Mohammed Hassouna’s fundraiser (which was reblogged by Ahmed Saad, aka 90-ghost). Mohammed Hassouna has a wife (Reham) and three daughters (Toleen, 7. Wateen, 4. Rateel, 2). Wateen has osteoporosis and a broken leg, and is unable to get treatment due to the conflict.

They need £35,000 to evacuate.

Their blog is @rehamoworld.

[thefakerachelray]

February is Turner Syndrome Awareness Month!

So, I rarely talk about this on here, but February definitely feels like the right time to do it. I was born with a condition called Turner Syndrome (TS), and since February is both my birth month and Turner Syndrome Awareness Month, I thought it would be a good time to spread some information about this condition that a lot of people don’t know much about!

Turner Syndrome is a condition where a person is born with only a single X chromosome in each cell, and the second sex chromosome partially or completely missing.

There is also a “mosaic” form where the second sex chromosome is only missing in some cells. TS can take a lot of different forms!

It’s more common than you might think! Approximately 1 in 2500 AFAB individuals in the US have TS according to Cleveland Clinic.

One common symptom is short stature (which is why TS Awareness Month is the shortest month!)

Heart issues are more common in people with TS than in the general population, as are thyroid and kidney problems. There is also an increased risk of scoliosis, osteoporosis, nearsightedness or farsightedness, and hearing loss.

TS can affect cognitive function as well, especially in the areas of executive function, attention, and social skills. It’s not uncommon for people with TS to also be diagnosed with ADHD or autism.

Kind of a funny note on the social skills thing: my experience has been that in social situations people with TS are usually kinda quiet, but if you get a bunch of us together we WILL NOT STOP TALKING.

You often see a LOT of different symptoms of TS listed, but the reality is that it presents differently for pretty much everyone, so it’s important for people with TS and their doctors to know their own personal concerns.

While most people with TS that I know (myself included) identify as female, there are people with TS all across the gender spectrum!

That being said, you may see TS referred to as a “female condition” in a lot of places, including medical sources. Just keep in mind that a lot of people no longer consider that to be universally true, and there has definitely been pushback against that language in recent years.

TS is typically diagnosed either at birth with genetic testing or at the normal age of puberty due to a lack of typical physical development.

Treatments often include growth hormone replacement during childhood and other hormone replacement therapies later in life. Care is usually managed by an endocrinologist, and most people will be followed by a cardiologist as well.

Butterflies are used as symbol for TS! The idea of going through hardship and coming out stronger (like a caterpillar becoming a butterfly) is something that resonates with a lot of people with TS. I actually have a butterfly tattoo!

If you want to learn more…

Here’s the Cleveland Clinic’s page on Turner Syndrome

And here’s Mayo Clinic’s

Here’s the homepage of the Turner Syndrome Society of the US! They have a lot of good information, although their website is a little confusing and probably needs updating.

If you’re on Facebook, here’s a post with some general information from the TSSUS page you can read and share!

These are definitely not the only sources out there, so feel free to do your own research.

Since I live in the US, I’m not really familiar with resources in other countries, but if anyone knows of some non-US based sources feel free to add them in a reblog!

[mrfalsity]

Watching how quickly the world turned against Imane Khelif was truly disturbing to watch. It's so fascinating how people are so quick to try and figure out what her genitals are because a white woman sobbed over a punch in a boxing competition.

People go on about high testosterone levels and that it gives someone an advantage, The thing is, thats almost quite literally what a sport is about. You get stronger and better at an activity and it truly depends on your biological advantage. It decides how quickly you can get better at something and if you’re simply born physically stronger.

Imane Khelif was not proven to have XY chromosomes and even then it would not make her less of a woman. It’s odd that non-white women are consistently being accused of being men simply for what? Because their genetics cause them to be hairier? have high testosterone levels? look more “masculine”?

Regardless, instead of being disrespectful to women with Swyer’s Syndrome we could be spreading sympathy and awareness for Women with Swyer's Syndrome. These women typically have to take hormone replacement therapy during early adolescence to even be able to start puberty. It's also important for them to take HRT to reduce the chance of osteopenia and osteoporosis. They also have an increased risk for cancer since their ovaries are replaced with tissue.

Also, the fact they have to go through a whole process of getting an egg or embryo donated if they want to have a child.

[fooltemps]

Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Flags!!

This flag was designed by us, as we currently have a family member with Leukemia and wish to bring awareness to this kind of cancer.

color meaning:

#FF2D34: Myeloma

#00DC0E: Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

#FF8C2E: Leukemia

#D12DFF: Hodgkin Lymphoma

Below is information all about Leukemia and Lymphoma Cancers.

Leukemia and Lymphoma are both cancers that are not associated with a tumor. Lymphomas are cancers that affect the lymph system and start in cells called lymphocytes. Leukemia is a cancer of the early blood-forming tissues, including your bone marrow and lymph system.

There are many types of lymphoma. Some grow and spread slowly and some are more aggressive. There are two main types of Lymphoma:

1. Hodgkin Lymphoma is cancer that starts in the B lymphocytes (B cells) of the lymph system. Your lymph system helps you fight infection and control the fluids in your body.

2. Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) is cancer that starts in the lymphocytes anywhere lymph tissue is found:

Lymph nodes

Spleen

Bone marrow

Thymus

Adenoids and tonsils, or

The digestive track.

Leukemia typically involves white blood cells, the cells that are your infection fighters. Leukemia can be divided into categories: fast growing (acute) and slow growing (chronic); and by which white blood cells are affected:

Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)

Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML)

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL

Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML)

A screening test is used to detect cancers in people who may be at higher risk for developing the disease. With leukemia and lymphoma, there are no early detection tests. The best way to find them is to be aware of the symptoms:

Swollen lymph nodes which can appear as a lump in the neck, armpit or groin;

Fever

Night sweats

Weight loss without trying, and

Fatigue.

Leukemia can have similar symptoms but also can include:

Easy bleeding or bruising;

Recurring nosebleeds; and

Bone pain or tenderness

Myeloma is cancer of the plasma cells. Plasma cells are white blood cells that produce disease- and infection-fighting antibodies in your body. Myeloma cells prevent the normal production of antibodies, leaving your body's immune system weakened and susceptible to infection. The multiplication of myeloma cells also interferes with the normal production and function of red and white blood cells. An abnormally high amount of these dysfunctional antibodies in the bloodstream can cause kidney damage. Additionally, the myeloma cells commonly produce substances that cause bone destruction, leading to bone pain and/or fractures.

Myeloma cells are produced in the bone marrow, the soft tissue inside your bones. Sometimes myeloma cells will travel through your blood stream and collect in other bones in your body. Because myeloma frequently occurs at many sites in the bone marrow, it is often referred to as multiple myeloma.

Signs and symptoms of myeloma include the following:

Hypercalcemia (excessive calcium in the blood)

Anemia (shortage or reduced function of red blood cells)

Renal damage (kidney failure)

Susceptibility to infection

Osteoporosis, bone pain, bone swelling, or fracture

High protein levels in the blood and/or urine

Weight loss

In 2022, more than 62,650 people are expected to be diagnosed with leukemia. In addition:

Leukemia accounts for 3.6% of all new cancer cases.

The overall 5-year survival rate for leukemia has more than quadrupled since 1960.

62.7% of leukemia patients survive 5 years or more.

The diagnosis of leukemia requires specific blood tests, including an examination of cells in the blood and marrow.

Treatment and prognosis depend on the type of blood cell affected and whether the leukemia is acute or chronic. Chemotherapy and blood and marrow transplant are often used to treat leukemia.

If you wish to read more about Leukemia and Lymphoma cancer, please visit this website!