Does anyone here have osteoporosis?

[potone]

I was just informed that I have it after my doctor got back the results of a bone density scan. The lab report was scanned into my chart in a form that was illegible to me, so I do not know how severe my case is. Naturally, I got the results after the office closed for New Year's celebration and the office is closed until Monday. The doctor's note simply said that I needed to make an appointment to discuss treatment options. To be honest, I am scared. I injured my back 15 months ago and I am still in pain from it. I was diagnosed at the time with arthritis and some disc degeneration in my lower spine. A month after that I fell in the shower and hurt my back even worse, causing one or more hairline fractures in my spine. Perhaps this condition is why I have taken so long to heal.

If anyone knows anything that could be helpful to me in regard to treatments for this disease, I'd appreciate hearing from you. This is not how I was hoping to start off the new year.

But Happy New Year to all of you, and thank you to whoever chooses to respond to this message.