While I left without any REAL answers I feel confident that I'm in good hands and things will be okay!
After reviewing all my blood work, MRIs, going over my history, family history, etc. he said there's really no reason this should be happening. Apparently I'm doing everything right...He thinks the fractures could be as simple as over training tho it doesn't REALLY explain WHY it's happening. Prior to this appointment, with the help of a nutritionist I know, I had done my own research and came across The Female Athlete Triad as what I 'have". After discussing this with my doctor he agrees I could have this tho, again, "FAT" is not the reason my pelvis continues to fracture. (Check back soon as I've started a post about Female Athlete Triad)
In 2014, when I 1st fractured my pelvis and hip, I was told to get a bone density scan which came up totally fine. At the ripe old age of 36 I will be getting a 2nd bone density scan this week to see if anything has changed....that's all my doctor could think to do beyond what's already been done...especially since everything is coming up perfect. The doctor said (a few times) that I was really stumping him and he was going to consult some of his colleagues to discuss my case and get their thoughts. He thought that as a very far reaching stretch, he could put me on bone density medication for osteopenia tho he thought that was a bit much as the medication has a lot of side effects, I'm so young, and my 2014 bone density scan showed no issues in my bone density. After the scan I will see him again and reassess the situation.
Wondering what Osteopinia is?
Check out this WebMD article for a quick synopsis: Osteopenia
I'm here. I'm not going anywhere. No
matter what the injury - unless it's completely debilitating - I'm going
to be the same player I've always been. I'll figure it out. I'll make
some tweaks, some changes, but I'm still coming. -Kobe Bryant
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