What is the difference between lytic lesions and osteoporosis?
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Sue
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cntrydncr2 - Name: Sue
- Who do you know with myeloma?: Myself-mgus
- When were you/they diagnosed?: June2016
- Age at diagnosis: 68
Re: Lytic lesions vs. osteoporosis - what's the difference?
Hi Sue, and welcome to the Forum.
Osteoporosis thins and weakens the bones. Your bones become fragile and break easily, especially the bones in the hip, spine, and wrist. It is more common in older men/ women. Risk factors include simply getting older along with being small and thin, having a family history of osteoporosis, taking certain medicines, being a white or Asian or having low bone density. Osteoporosis is a silent disease. You might not know you have it until you break a bone. A bone mineral density test is the best way to check your bone health. A diet rich in calcium and vitamin D along with exercise (walking, swimming) and not smoking help your bones. If needed, medicines can also help.
Bone lesions are the primary cause of bone pain, which is one of the most common symptoms of myeloma. Soft spots develop where the bone structure has been damaged. These can extend from the inner bone marrow to the outside surface of the bone. Soft spots appear as “holes” on a standard bone x-ray. These bone lesions weaken the bone, causing pain and increasing the risk of fractures. Bone loss frequently accompanies myeloma, and 85% of patients diagnosed with myeloma have some degree of bone loss. Doctors may use skeletal surveys to evaluate bone damage in myeloma patients.
Osteoporosis thins and weakens the bones. Your bones become fragile and break easily, especially the bones in the hip, spine, and wrist. It is more common in older men/ women. Risk factors include simply getting older along with being small and thin, having a family history of osteoporosis, taking certain medicines, being a white or Asian or having low bone density. Osteoporosis is a silent disease. You might not know you have it until you break a bone. A bone mineral density test is the best way to check your bone health. A diet rich in calcium and vitamin D along with exercise (walking, swimming) and not smoking help your bones. If needed, medicines can also help.
Bone lesions are the primary cause of bone pain, which is one of the most common symptoms of myeloma. Soft spots develop where the bone structure has been damaged. These can extend from the inner bone marrow to the outside surface of the bone. Soft spots appear as “holes” on a standard bone x-ray. These bone lesions weaken the bone, causing pain and increasing the risk of fractures. Bone loss frequently accompanies myeloma, and 85% of patients diagnosed with myeloma have some degree of bone loss. Doctors may use skeletal surveys to evaluate bone damage in myeloma patients.
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LuvHiking - Name: LuvHiking
- Who do you know with myeloma?: Wife
- When were you/they diagnosed?: Waiting for diagnosis
- Age at diagnosis: 50
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