When did you start shrinking?

[Anonymous]

I’ve been 5’5” my whole adult life. Just after turning 46 I was at the doctor and they measured me at 5’ 4.75”. I assumed it was a one off thing but nope, I’ve been to multiple doctors since then and always measure below 5’5” now. I had no idea it would happen this early and drastically! Anyone else?

[Anonymous]

I started shrinking in my 20s but didn't realize why until I was diagnosed with mild scoliosis in my 40s. When I was in my teens I was 5'5" but now I vary between 5'3" and 5'4" (I have found that yoga and pilates increase my height by helping my hips and backs to be more in alignment).

[Anonymous]

Have you been tested for osteoporosis? Older women with osteoporosis definitely shrink. Think the hunched over old ladies. My mom has lost a few inches but she’s 80. It’s not normal in your 40s.

I have osteopenia and am doing everything I can not to get to that point.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Have you been tested for osteoporosis? Older women with osteoporosis definitely shrink. Think the hunched over old ladies. My mom has lost a few inches but she’s 80. It’s not normal in your 40s.

I have osteopenia and am doing everything I can not to get to that point.

Good to know, I will bring this up with my doctor.
-OP

[Anonymous]

It could also be an error in measurement. My teen son was measured by 2 different doctors in the same week (appointments for an illness). He measured 5'4.75" at one, 5'5.25" at the other. No way his actual height changed that much in a week.

[Anonymous]

Get tested for osteoporosis. Medicine can help and can prevent fractures and hips breaking.

[Anonymous]

Not normal in your 40s

[Anonymous]

I shrank in my 30s because of collapsed discs in my back

[Anonymous]

Were you making sure to stand as straight as possible, or perhaps the person taking your measurement got it wrong? I bet it's an error. Measure yourself at home, tell us what you come back with.

[Anonymous]

1inch per decade after age 40 is normal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:1inch per decade after age 40 is normal.

wtf

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:1inch per decade after age 40 is normal.

wtf

They're not wrong. Notice they said PER DECADE, not PER YEAR.

[Anonymous]

NP and ask your dr for a DEXA scan - bone density test. It’s painless and similar to getting an X-ray; you recline on a table and get propped up with wedges.

I found out I had osteopenia at 42 and then dx with osteoporosis at menopause at 48. I take Fosamax once weekly.

As a result of finding out early, my siblings got DEXA scans; our parents had osteoporosis and now my older brothers (59, 60) and my sister (50) have osteopenia.

Clearly a familial link here. I walk with a weighted vest and do hard surface walking.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:NP and ask your dr for a DEXA scan - bone density test. It’s painless and similar to getting an X-ray; you recline on a table and get propped up with wedges.

I found out I had osteopenia at 42 and then dx with osteoporosis at menopause at 48. I take Fosamax once weekly.

As a result of finding out early, my siblings got DEXA scans; our parents had osteoporosis and now my older brothers (59, 60) and my sister (50) have osteopenia.

Clearly a familial link here. I walk with a weighted vest and do hard surface walking.

What are the weighted vest and hard surface walking supposed to accomplish?

[Anonymous]

I’m 52 and still 5’11”