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Royal Osteoporosis Society @royalosteosoc.bsky.social · 17h

Can food alone give enough vitamin D?
Not quite - supplements may be recommended, especially in UK autumn & winter.

More info: https://theros.org.uk/information-and-support/osteoporosis/healthy-living-for-strong-bones/vitamin-d-and-bones/

Royal Osteoporosis Society @royalosteosoc.bsky.social · 2d

Can osteoporosis be treated with lifestyle alone? ❌

Truth: Healthy eating and exercise help protect bones, but most people at risk also need medicine. #WorldOsteoporosisDay

Learn more: https://theros.org.uk/information-and-support/osteoporosis/treatment/do-i-need-to-take-a-medication

Royal Osteoporosis Society @royalosteosoc.bsky.social · 4d

Are cheaper medicines less effective?
Reality: Alendronic acid & risedronate are effective and widely recommended.

More info 👉 https://theros.org.uk/information-and-support/osteoporosis/treatment/

Royal Osteoporosis Society @royalosteosoc.bsky.social · 5d

Do osteoporosis medicines cause thigh bones to break more easily?

Thigh bone fractures are a rare side effect. Risk from osteoporosis itself is much higher.

More info 👉 https://theros.org.uk/information-and-support/osteoporosis/treatment/

Royal Osteoporosis Society @royalosteosoc.bsky.social · 6d

Think osteoporosis only affects older adults?
Truth: People under 50 can get osteoporosis, usually caused by another medical condition. Fractures in younger people are rare.

Learn more: https://theros.org.uk/information-and-support/osteoporosis/causes/age-and-bone-strength

Royal Osteoporosis Society @royalosteosoc.bsky.social · 7d

🦴 It’s #BoneAndJointWeek (12–20 Oct)!

1 in 3 people in the UK live with an MSK condition - this year’s campaign calls for action on MSK priorities in the 10 Year Health Plan.

@armauk.bsky.sociaL #MSK

Promotional image for Bone and Joint Week 2025 stating "1 in 3 people in the UK live with an MSK condition" and highlights the opportunity behind every third person to prevent pain, support independence, and drive change. Includes hashtag #BoneAndJointWeek.

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Royal Osteoporosis Society @royalosteosoc.bsky.social · 7d

Everyone needs regular DEXA scans? ❌

Truth: Not everyone. Scans are only repeated if results would change treatment decisions. #WorldOsteoporosisDay

Learn more about scans: https://theros.org.uk/information-and-support/osteoporosis/scans-tests-and-results/bone-density-scan-dxa

Royal Osteoporosis Society @royalosteosoc.bsky.social · 8d

Fizzy drinks = bad for bones?

Truth: Sugary fizzy drinks have no useful nutrients. Make sure they don’t replace nutritious food or drinks like milk. #WorldOsteoporosisDay

Check your risk here: https://theros.org.uk/risk-checker

Royal Osteoporosis Society @royalosteosoc.bsky.social · 9d

Most people get side effects from osteoporosis medicines?
Truth: Most tolerate them well. Serious side effects are rare.

More info 👉 https://theros.org.uk/information-and-support/osteoporosis/treatment/

Royal Osteoporosis Society @royalosteosoc.bsky.social · 10d

Do you always need a calcium supplement?

Truth: No, not everyone does. Supplements may help if you can’t get enough from your diet. Your doctor will advise. #WorldOsteoporosisDay

Learn more about calcium here: https://theros.org.uk/information-and-support/bone-health/nutrition-for-bones/calcium

Royal Osteoporosis Society @royalosteosoc.bsky.social · 11d

People with osteoporosis shouldn’t exercise? ❌
Reality: No. Keeping active is important for maintaining healthy bones. #WorldOsteoporosisDay

Learn more about exercise for bones: https://theros.org.uk/information-and-support/bone-health/exercise-for-bones/

Royal Osteoporosis Society @royalosteosoc.bsky.social · 12d

Osteoporosis only affects women or older people? ❌

Truth: No, it can affect all ages and genders, most common in women over 50. #WorldOsteoporosisDay

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Royal Osteoporosis Society @royalosteosoc.bsky.social · 13d

Do osteoporosis medicines make teeth fall out?
Truth: Rare jaw issues can happen, but teeth don’t fall out. The risk is very low.

More info 👉 https://theros.org.uk/information-and-support/osteoporosis/treatment/

Royal Osteoporosis Society @royalosteosoc.bsky.social · 14d

Ever wondered why people might lose height?

Truth: Spinal fractures are one reason, but other medical conditions can also make us shorter. #WorldOsteoporosisDay

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Royal Osteoporosis Society @royalosteosoc.bsky.social · 15d

Think fractures and a curved back are inevitable with age?

No. If bones are weaker, they’re more likely to break but this isn’t inevitable - medicines and lifestyle changes help reduce risk. #WorldOsteoporosisDay

Royal Osteoporosis Society @royalosteosoc.bsky.social · 16d

Good luck to the Cardiff FLS team taking on the Cardiff Half Marathon this weekend!

We’re wishing you the very best of luck – cheering you on all the way as you raise awareness of osteoporosis. 👏

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Royal Osteoporosis Society @royalosteosoc.bsky.social · 16d

Ever wondered if osteoporosis causes joint pain?

Truth: Osteoporosis is often confused with osteoarthritis. This is a different health condition which causes painful joints. #WorldOsteoporosisDay

Check your risk: https://bit.ly/4namlJA
Learn more about pain management at: https://bit.ly/3Nv8bQE

Royal Osteoporosis Society @royalosteosoc.bsky.social · 17d

Ever wondered if osteoporosis hurts? 🤔

Truth: Osteoporosis itself is painless - you can’t feel your bones getting weaker. Pain usually comes from broken bones (fractures), not the condition itself. #WorldOsteoporosisDay

Check your risk: bit.ly/4namlJA
Learn more: bit.ly/3Nv8bQE

Royal Osteoporosis Society @royalosteosoc.bsky.social · 18d

It’s officially October – which means World Osteoporosis Day is just around the corner. ✨ This year, we’ve got something special to share.

Mark your calendar for 20 October… 👀

#WorldOsteoporosisDay https://t.co/wphdL6aqzV

Royal Osteoporosis Society @royalosteosoc.bsky.social · 24d

As the days will start to get shorter soon, we should all consider taking a daily vitamin D supplement. This is because our skin cannot make vitamin D from the sun from the end of September to the start of April. Find out more at theros.org.uk/vitamin-d

Royal Osteoporosis Society @royalosteosoc.bsky.social · 26d

Our Research & Innovation Grants survey closes 2 Oct. Don’t miss your chance to share your insights!

Take the survey here: bit.ly/4fxF273

Royal Osteoporosis Society @royalosteosoc.bsky.social · 26d

Have you got questions about how much vitamin D your bones need and how you can get enough? We’ve answered some of your most common questions at theros.org.uk/vitamin-d

Royal Osteoporosis Society @royalosteosoc.bsky.social · Sep 17

Vitamin D is important for your bones. And we can get vitamin D from supplements and some foods when we can’t get enough from the sunlight. Find out how you can get the vitamin D your bones need at theros.org.uk/vitamin-d

Royal Osteoporosis Society @royalosteosoc.bsky.social · Aug 29

Calcium is important for your bones.

Check the label on your favourite foods and use our calcium-rich food chooser to help you get all the calcium you need for your bones at theros.org.uk/calcium-chooser

Royal Osteoporosis Society @royalosteosoc.bsky.social · Aug 27

Commitments for universal, high quality early diagnosis services by 2030 now exist in England and Wales.

Following a devastating rise in hip fractures, will Neil Gray and Jenni Minto now at least match those commitments for Scotland? 💪🦴

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Poor quality bone services in Scotland have led to a devastating rise in broken hips, putting older people’s lives at peril

Scottish Govt must now deliver a mandate for universal Fracture Liaison Services and set rigorous care quality standards – just like England and Wales A failure to deliver high-quality Fracture Lia…

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