Hey everyone, today I was prescribed Lopraxer for my anxiety and depression(mild). The instruction mentions a high possibility of bone fractures while taking SSRIs of any type. Has anyone had SSRI-led fractures? Is anyone taking SSRIs with osteopenia/osteoporosis at all? I am not sure how can someone address 2 overlapping conditions without harming oneself?
My doctor doesn’t panic, but I am trying to be proactive and more cautious.
I am 40, a female. I have had osteopenia diagnosed since postpartum. All of my blood tests including thyroid-related tests have been normal. The only thing that indicates that I have osteopenia is my annual DEXA scan and calcium in urine. I have been diagnosed with IBS lately, I am gluten and lactose intolerant as well, so taking meds is a tricky game for me. The endocrinologists in my country are not that informed on osteopenia at young age to say the least. I have seen at least 3 endocrinologists, none of them told me what to do with losing calcium through urine. What do your local doctors say to do or take?
Recently, I have bumped into this article! You know what? I am starting to have hope that one day we will go past osteoporosis and won’t fear breaking our bones. Has anyone heard of this breakthrough?
https://www.sciencealert.com/breakthrough-to-strengthen-bones-could-reverse-osteoporosis