"This confirms what we know already; MSers have thin bones which are weaker and normal and more likely to break. This is exacerbated by falls, which are common in MSers particularly as disability increases."
"Bone health in MS is very important and cannot be ignored, because of its link with fractures. Did you know MSers are twice as likely to suffer fractures than healthy controls and up to 6x as likely to suffer from fractures of the femur?"
"How do you improve bone health? You need to have your vD levels measured and if low supplemented. You also need your bone density assessed and if your bones are thin you may need other treatments. If you are having falls you need to be assessed by a physiotherapist to see if anything can be done to reduce the number and severity of your falls. Your other medications need to be reviewed; some of them may exacerbate bone thinning and others may be associated with sedation and poor coordination that could increase your risk of falls."
"Please don't ignore this issue; next time you visit your neurologist or MS nurse ask about your bone health."