Speak with your doctor at your next visit
The information you share with your doctor will help to determine your risk for osteoporosis.
Take this appointment guide along to your next doctor’s visit.
Tips:
- Complete the osteoporosis risk factor assessment and take it along
- Know your family’s medical history, especially any relatives with fractures or stooped posture
- Know your medical history. Your doctor will ask about past and present medical conditions
- Write down a list or take photos of the medicines and supplements you are currently taking
- If your doctor orders a bone mineral density (BMD) test for you, be sure to ask for a copy of your test results for your
records
Here is a list of the questions you can ask your doctor. Check the most important ones for you.
Do I have osteoporosis?
How can I improve my bone health?
Should I have a bone mineral density (BMD) test?
How much calcium and vitamin D do I need?
What are the best sources of calcium?
What are the best sources of vitamin D?
Do any medications I take affect my bones or balance?
Do any of my medical conditions affect my bones?
Does my posture need attention?
How can smoking and drinking alcohol affect my bones?
Can I avoid future fractures without treatment?
Do I need to take additional supplements to keep my bones healthy?
How do you treat osteoporosis?
What treatment options are best for me?
What are the benefits and risks of osteoporosis treatment?
Do I have osteoporosis?
How can I improve my bone health?
Should I have a bone mineral density (BMD) test?
How much calcium and vitamin D do I need?
What are the best sources of calcium?
What are the best sources of vitamin D?
Do any medications I take affect my bones or balance?
Do any of my medical conditions affect my bones?
Does my posture need attention?
How can smoking and drinking alcohol affect my bones?
Can I avoid future fractures without treatment?
Do I need to take additional supplements to keep my bones healthy?
How do you treat osteoporosis?
What treatment options are best for me?
What are the benefits and risks of osteoporosis treatment?