Multiple fractures. Why?

[Deir]

My very active 65 yr old MIL keeps breaking bones. 3 years ago it was a severe ankle break that required surgery, pins, took 2 yrs to stop hurting, still gets stiff etc, last year, bone in upper arm and now, a foot bone. According to a dexoscan- she does not have osteoporosis so why all these breaks? I gave her some cell salts to see if that would help but I am concerned after this latest break.

She is an RN so getting her to do alternative stuff can be difficult. I wish she would drink comfrey tea but I don't know if she will. Anyone heard of using homeopathic Comfrey. I forget what it is called starts with an s.

[katelove]

How did each of the fractures occur? If they were the type of accidents which would not normally result in a break then I would be thinking low bone density. If it was the sort of thing which was likely to result in a break each time then I would be thinking either a run of rather bad luck or a neurological issue which was causing a balance problem or affecting her judgement or something like that. 

ETA - or abuse of some type.

[1love4ever]

A big problem these days is all milk products being pasturized, meaning the phosphorus is being destroyed, and many people dont get that nutrient from other foods, so I would sugggest raw milk as well as raw nuts/seeds.

[KatWrangler]

What is her vitamin D levels?

Check this information on Brittle Bone Disease.

http://orthopedics.about.com/cs/pediatricsurgery/a/oi.htm

[1love4ever]

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Originally Posted by KatWrangler 

What is her vitamin D levels?

Check this information on Brittle Bone Disease.

http://orthopedics.about.com/cs/pediatricsurgery/a/oi.htm

Ah!  Good thought.  Does she spend much time in the sun(without sunscreen)?  I feel this is essential, even 20 min without sunscreen per day.  A whole foods multi would be a good idea too, like the Garden of Life brand.