People whose anemia is caused by a deficiency of Vitamin B12 may have these symptoms: 1  A tingling, pins and needles sensation in the hands or feet. 2  Lost sense of touch. 3  A wobbly gait and difficulty walking.  Clumsiness and stiffness of the arms and 1  legs. Dementia.
Osteoporosis Insight. Subscribe to our Osteoporosis Insight e-newsletter to stay up to date on osteoporosis topics. A hip fracture is a serious injury, with complications that can be life-threatening. The risk of hip fracture rises with age. Older people are at a higher risk of hip fracture because bones tend to weaken with age (osteoporosis). Multiple medications, poor vision and balance problems also make older people more likely to trip and fall â one of the most common causes of hip fracture. A hip fracture almost always requires surgical repair or replacement, followed by months of physical therapy.
A compression fracture of the spine occurs when your vertebrae, or bones of the spine, break. The most common cause of a vertebral compression fracture is osteoporosis of the spine. My pain is located in between my T9 to L1 vertebrae. Most often people have L1 compression fractures and T12 compression fractures.