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I'm shrinking!!!!!

Katcat1 — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 06:03:01 GMT

I was always 5'7 in. tall and never had to alter any pants or other clothes. It seems clothes were made for a 5'7 in. person. Then I was measured at 5'6 in. (I thought they made a mistake) and now just under 5'6 in. EEK! I'm shrinking. I know this happens as we age (I am now 71) but how many inches do we have to give away? LOL

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EastCoastGal — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 06:19:59 GMT

Hi @Katcat1 ... I'm 72 and l started shrinking several years ago! Last time I went to the doctors office, a few months ago, l shrunk even more! I never made it to 5'. Now I'm 4' 9 1/2"!! At my tallest l was 4' 11 3/4". Now I'm over 2" shorter! She wants me to have a bone density test. I don't feel anything is wrong...but now l REALLY feel short!

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RealtyGal2 — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 07:06:53 GMT

I am 73 and have gone from 5'6" to 5'3". What a shock! I am now ordering some things in petite.

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catter70 — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 08:22:29 GMT

Join the club. I was 5'8", now 5'7 1/2".

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ID2 — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 09:56:05 GMT

Always was 5'9"....now 5'8".

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PamfromCT — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 10:25:19 GMT

I started at five-three, and I am five-two at 76. I have been stable for years. I was diagnosed with osteoporosis through a bone scan years ago, after unsuccessfully trying to combat with routine medication.

I ended up at a major university bone clinic, and it has been a gift. I get a Prolia shot two times a year, and my intake of Vitamin D and Calcium was adjusted. My advice to anyone taking Calcium is to check with your physician. I had been following the suggested amount recommended by the manufacturer on the bottle. I was told to lessen the amount, as it has been found that too much calcium can have a negative effect. I believe it may affect your heart, but you might want to check on this.

I have no Ill effects from Prolia, now am a step down from osteoporosis, and will continue my advised treatment as long as I can. I hope I never have to suffer a broken hip.

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tototwo — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 11:43:44 GMT

It happens. I was 5ft 3in and shrank down to 5ft 2in before age 65. My dad who was 5ft 11in is now shorter than I am. It seems odd to me since all my life I had to look up to talk to him -- now he's lower than my eye level.

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Sweetbay magnolia — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 11:47:58 GMT

Yes, I've lost an inch, I think. The problem is, I have gained it back around my middle!

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CelticCrafter — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 11:53:11 GMT

My m-i-l has shrunk so much that the waist of her pants sits just under her boobs now.

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ALRATIBA — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 12:16:18 GMT

Between age 18 and 78, I’ve only lost 3/4”. It seems to only made a difference in the length of the rise of my pants. My issue is all concentrated on lower back,

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LindaSal — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 12:42:25 GMT

I was 5'5" my whole life, at age 54 I lost an inch and last September I went for my physical and the medical assistant measured me at 5' 3 3/4" , I said let's just call it 5'4" OKAY??!! LOL

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songbird — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 12:50:48 GMT

I'm in my 40's. Still 5'4" but I'm assuming I will be 5'1" by the time I'm in my 70's. Fact of life. Everyone shrinks. 3 to 4 inches I've heard. My husband is over 6'. He claims he still is, but I've already fancied him shorter.

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jlkz — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 12:51:55 GMT

@Katcat1 wrote:
I was always 5'7 in. tall and never had to alter any pants or other clothes. It seems clothes were made for a 5'7 in. person. Then I was measured at 5'6 in. (I thought they made a mistake) and now just under 5'6 in. EEK! I'm shrinking. I know this happens as we age (I am now 71) but how many inches do we have to give away? LOL

You wrote my post for me exactly....except I am 76.

I don't have osteoporosis as all my Dexa scans prove. Matter of fact, my PCP says I have the best results of all her patients.

My annoyance: they seem to manufacture pants that are way too long. Are some folks using stilts ? At least 4-5 inches of fabric on the floor when I place the slacks next to me ! I must thank these folks as I have saved $ by putting them back on the rack !!!

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Carolina925 — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 12:55:47 GMT

I think my house is being bugged! I just measured myself yesterday and found out instead of the normal 5'9" I always was, I am now barely 5'7! Pants are being made longer now to allow for the high heels, which I never wear, so it's hard to buy online any longer. In my early teens, I couldn't find pants long enough and had to go to Levi's that sold by waist and length, not regular numerical sizes. I don't mind being this height, but I have to say it was a real shock. Oh, and I am 70. Why can't my sidesways inches get shorter instead of my lengthwise inches...another point to ponder in my spare time!

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4kitties — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 12:59:59 GMT

I have lost an inch too. From 5' 5" to 5' 4".😩😩😩😩😩😩😩

I just watched an episode of Andy Grittith where Barney needed to be a bit taller for his physical to be a deputy. They used some sort of neck harness and he had to hang from a door frame......🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

I am tempted to look for one of these contraptions or maybe that Teeter Inversion thing or the one where you hang from your feet. To stretch me back out to 5'5"..........Kind of like trying to unwind and stretch out those old telephone cords we used to have...........

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

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Melzie — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 13:45:36 GMT

I was 5' 5-1/2" all of my adult life. Now, as I've aged, I'm barely 5' 4". I can no longer reach the top shelves at the super market.

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Lucky Charm — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 14:01:21 GMT

My husband has always towered over me, but now he is almost eye level when I wear heels. He has decompressed discs in his back and has probably lost 2 inches in height over the years.

My poor mother doesn't have back issues, but she is shrinking in height. She is this tiny woman now, who used to stand tall and scold us for slouching. (!)

They say yoga and pilates helps with your posture to the point of gaining back your height, if it's the way you're standing.

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BunSnoop — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 15:30:06 GMT

Me too! I've lost about 1 inch. I'm okay with it. I never liked being tall, so taking 1 inch away is fine with me. Unfortunately, my hubby has lost an inch or two so I guess I will always be the tallest one.

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qualitygal — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 15:32:39 GMT

@Katcat1 wrote:
I was always 5'7 in. tall and never had to alter any pants or other clothes. It seems clothes were made for a 5'7 in. person. Then I was measured at 5'6 in. (I thought they made a mistake) and now just under 5'6 in. EEK! I'm shrinking. I know this happens as we age (I am now 71) but how many inches do we have to give away? LOL

I'm now 5'5" I use to be 5'7" 73.

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qualitygal — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 15:40:47 GMT

@qualitygal wrote:
@Katcat1 wrote:
I was always 5'7 in. tall and never had to alter any pants or other clothes. It seems clothes were made for a 5'7 in. person. Then I was measured at 5'6 in. (I thought they made a mistake) and now just under 5'6 in. EEK! I'm shrinking. I know this happens as we age (I am now 71) but how many inches do we have to give away? LOL
I'm now 5'5" I use to be 5'7" 73.

Wouldn't it be great to lose body inches the same way!!!!