My mother fell and now suffering from osteoporosis compression. There is pain. Doctors have prescribed calcium my with vitamin d and one calcium nasal inhaler to be given in alternative nostrils 2puffs. To reduce pain what can be done. And how long this pain will remain. Can I do some light massaging. And can I put a belt/brace. Is warm application helpful. Please advice me.

Hi thanks for your query and welcome to lybrate. I am Dr. Akshay from fortis hospital, new delhi. I would like to ask you at what level has fracture occurred, if possible please send x rays and doctor's prescription as an attachment. To answer your questions: - the medications prescribed are ok but since it is a fracture, it will take time to heal - you can give tab ultracet or let me see what has been given to her, so that I can then tell you about medicines. - pain will remain for around 2-3 weeks, once fracture starts consolidating, pain reduces - no massaging is either required, nor recommended - I think if a decision has been made to treat the fracture conservatively, then at leat a support in form of brace should be given. - in acute injuries, go for ice packs and cold compresses. Please get in touch with me with doctor's prescription and x rays so that I can advise accordingly. Do not hesitate to contact me if you need any further assistance.  

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