What do I ask the doctor?
Visiting the doctor can be stressful. It helps to have questions written down before your appointment. Print these questions, and take them with you the next time you visit the doctor. You may want to take a family member or close friend along to take notes.
- What puts me at risk for osteoporosis?
- How can I find out if I have weak bones?
- What foods should I eat to help prevent osteoporosis?
- How active do I need to be to help prevent osteoporosis?
- Am I currently taking any medicines that cause bone loss?
- How much calcium and vitamin D do I need each day?
- How can I get enough calcium?
Questions for the Doctor