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• Bones & joints >> Osteoporosis >> Age of diagnosis 40-49 >> Irene - Interview 41 >> Irene explains how she got involved with her local support group and became responsible for producing their Newsletter.

Diagnosed in 1989 at the age of 49 and put on HRT and sandocal. In March 1990 diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent lumpectomy and radiotherapy; HRT discontinued. First DXA scan in 1998. Now on alendronic acid and Adcal D3. Improvement in bone density and now she has osteopenia rather than osteoporosis.

• Bones & joints >> Osteoporosis >> Age of diagnosis 40-49 >> Irene - Interview 41 >> Irene’s support group organises various activities including talks by local health professionals.

Diagnosed in 1989 at the age of 49 and put on HRT and sandocal. In March 1990 diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent lumpectomy and radiotherapy; HRT discontinued. First DXA scan in 1998. Now on alendronic acid and Adcal D3. Improvement in bone density and now she has osteopenia rather than osteoporosis.

• Bones & joints >> Osteoporosis >> Age of diagnosis 50-59 >> Margery - Interview 40 >> Margery talks about some of the benefits that the National Osteoporosis Society can offer.

Diagnosed in 1994 after a DXA scan revealed severe osteoporosis. Her consultant prescribed Fosamax at first, then added Calcium, Vitamin D and HRT. Currently she carries with the same treatment minus HRT and takes Calcichew D3 Forte. She has regained bone density and is osteopenic.

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Osteoporosis organisations and local support groups