weird question comming up!

I have low bone density (not osteoporosis) due to the steriods. Im on asacol and calcium/vit d. My weird question is that im going to a theme park next week and have no idea if the rollercoaster rides could cause me any type of damage? Does anyone have any ideas or am i just being daft? Thanks, pippy

I LOVE rollercoaster type rides.  I LOVE Disney!  But, I also can break a rib bending over the side of my chair to pick something up.  So I would be very careful.  I make sure that all the security bars are really tight so that I don't have any slop and I try to not have any jarring motion.  I do skip the really rough rides. I am a bit of a chicken so I tend to have my eyes closed so that my help because I'm not tensing up in anticipation of a bad turn.  I have never had an injury from a ride, just from being stupid like bending out of my car window.

Hi Pippy,

I can tell you that you are more prone that others to breaks if you have low density. As for if you should only your doctor can tell you if you will be ok.

I have very little density of my bones due to prednisone use over the years. I too take Vit D, Calcium and Asocol for it. I love rides and would not do it; but, that is me. I error on the safer side for most stuff.

Shoshanna

I agree with asking your doc on this one. We're going to Disney in a few weeks, and thankfully I'm a big chicken when it comes to the big rides anyway. LOL But yeah, I think I'd want my doctors opinion on that. I know I have to wear a ton of sun block, and my doctor said to wear a big hat. Since I'll still be on steroids. I feel better having some advice before going, makes me relax a bit (well not advice from my crappy GI though, my regular doc LOL).

Thankyou for your replies. My husbands just reminded me that i've been on loads of rides since having low bone density (i can't keep track of the years!). Im deffo going to go but will just stick to the 'smooth' rides rather than the ones that jolt you about. You couldn't break a bone just with g-force could you?

ps, i meant i was on actonel not asacol

Osteopenia? I was diagnosed with that a few years back. I was told to be careful, and I have been, sort of. I still ride ATV's, and have gone to Disneyland, however I have been on a calcium tablet routine for a few years now, so the numbers have been improving.

but, like the others said, doesn't hurt to check with the Doc.

I don't know but i might find out next week!!