Male osteoporosis?

[twinny-15]

Hi I have a friend who has been suffering with very severe back pain for several months..He is 61 yrs of age slightly overweight non-smoker and was fairly active ..he hurt his back and ever since has been unwell he has had x-rays etc but has recently been told he has osteoporosis.. but I am worried he is not eating ..has lost a lot of weight is in severe pain.. is this normal with his diagnosis ??

[Sqad]

Osteoporosis of the spine is PAINLESS except if there is an associated fracture.

Loss of appetite.......loss of weight......back pain......in an individual of 61 years of age is sinister and the X-Rays of his spine need reviewing.

[beso]

He may also be suffering from depression which causes loss of appetite. Pain and the realisation that one's body is becoming decrepit can be quite depressing.