I'll describe the condition first the I'll stay on topic about how I deal with it. So we don't get shut down. (I hope.) I only describe the condition to show that I know what a handicap this stuff can be.
I have severe osteoporsis as well as ostoearthritis. I have broken over 50 bones all over my body since I was about 15 or so. In the past year alone I have fractured my T-9, T-10, and T-11 vertebrea as well as a rib in 3 places just rolling over in bed (I broke the rib in bed I don't know how I fractured the vertebrae). I shattered my left heel and ankle about 4 years ago and have 2 screws about 2.5 inches long screwed up through my heel, holding my ankle together so standing for any lenght of time is difficult at best. And people wonder why I carry a gun for self defense. Dangit, I can't fight anymore.
I see a pain management doctor once a month. And yes I have a regular supply of narcotics that arrives in the mail once a month. I try not to use them unless it just gets unbearable because I saw what they did to my mother, (who also suffered from severe osteoporosis) and I AINT goin' there.
It prevents me from shooting my shotguns very often and I am very careful when shooting any of my magnum handguns. I still shoot my Texas Defender on a regular basis, but I gotta tell ya shooting ANY gun that "kicks" much at all will limit my time practicing. Contrary to popular belief, the Defender doesn't "kick" as much as my XD .45 Service Model. Really it don't.
Now how I deal with it while shooting:
I found that most over the counter medical stuff don't really help that much anymore, so I don't take much for it, but I have found ways to deal with it while out shooting. First LEAVE ALL NARCOTICS AT HOME! They'll be at home when you get there if you need them after shooting. Take someone with you to carry the heavy stuff. Shoot in short sessions spread out over 2-4 hours if you can stay out that long. Save the heavy artillery for last. And shoot the lightest loads (powder wise) as much as you can to keep the brutality to a minimum. I also wear a pretty sturdy back brace while shooting to support the vertebrea and help with the shock of recoil. And last but not least SIT DOWN AND REST OFTEN!
It's hell to get old. :barf:
Was that on topic enough?