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Bone density scan

goldensrbest — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:04:06 GMT

Do women still get this, to find out how your bones are,it has been 19 yrs, or so since i had one.

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nycalady — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:05:35 GMT

@goldensrbest yeah, every two years

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candys mine — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:18:18 GMT

Yes. Things can change for you in nearly 2 decades. Might be a good thing to check.

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goldensrbest — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:24:55 GMT

With all my problems i am having ,i think i need one,the doctor has not mentioned having one ,been at least 19 yrs, i have had one;

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KailaS — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:32:14 GMT

Just scheduled one yesterday. My last one was fine but it was three years ago.

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Etoile308 — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:38:10 GMT

I think you should consider a different Primary Care Physician.

Depending on family history a base line test should be done by the age of 65, sooner if there are other factors. Depending on those results and family history it determine the frequency from then on.

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SharkE — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:42:54 GMT

Doesn't Medicare only pay every so many yrs. ?

I had one last yr. Don't think I can get another for another yr or 2.

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drizzellla — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:43:52 GMT

My doctor is so proactive that I keep up to date with so many tests.

I get a bone density test about every 5 years. My bone density is just fine but he still wants me to get one.

In a way I can understand his reasoning. I read that most of the time when older women fall and break a hip, that the bone broke and that is why the older women fell.

My Mother-in-law was 93 and living in a nursing home. It was dinner time and she was walking to get into her wheel chair so she could go to the dining room for dinner. And she fell. I often wondered if she fell because her hip bone broke before the fall. After she fell, things went downhill quickly for her healthwise.

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SilleeMee — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:52:11 GMT

I have osteoporosis so I get a Dexascan yearly and Medicare pays for it.

ETA- Annual Medicare Wellness Visits includes discussing bone density.

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SharkE — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:48:50 GMT

I do too and osteoarthritis. I'll have to ask if Medicare pays for it again this yr

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goldensrbest — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 01:02:14 GMT

Going to request one, i have fell a few times in the past wks, saw a orthopedic doctor today ,my scoliosis is pretty bad, he gave me a injection today.

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shoekitty — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 01:05:34 GMT

Yes they do. I get one every 2 years. I think starting age 66 or something they have you do it. I did okay, I was in osteopenia in 2022, then because I had issues they had me get one last year early, I had dropped to -3. I need treatment but have been fighting it as I am to afraid to take the meds for osteoporosis

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U of M Go Blue — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 01:08:56 GMT

@goldensrbest Osteoporosis does not show symptoms. The only way to detect it is with the bone density test. That is how i found out I have it. Now I get tested every two years.

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Seminole2 — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 01:27:49 GMT

Yes, I was scanned earlier this year and determined that I have the beginning of osteoporosis. I got the shot in July. Next one in January. No issues with the shot. I was dreading it.

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Sage04 — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 02:14:30 GMT

@goldensrbest wrote:
With all my problems i am having ,i think i need one,the doctor has not mentioned having one ,been at least 19 yrs, i have had one;

@goldensrbest that is very strange. I had one done July of last year.

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Icegoddess — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 04:08:03 GMT

@monicakm wrote:
@Seminole2

Do you have to lay on your back for the scan?

@monicakm yes, you do, and you have to lay very still.

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Icegoddess — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 04:10:50 GMT

@SharkE , Medicare might cover it more often if you have a condition like osteoporosis. You should check.

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cindyNC — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 06:22:41 GMT

When I was working my insurance didn't cover it, but found out last year that Medicare will cover it. Have one every 2 years.

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AngelPuppy1 — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 09:37:09 GMT

Yes, if you've gone through menopause, it's especially important. I am over-due for one, but I have one scheduled next month. I have fairly severe osteoporosis. I used to get the once yearly infusion med for it but my dcotor decided to take me off it for a while. I have severe stomach issues so I could not tolerate the meds you take by mouth. I think it is important to get a bone density test. It is quick and painless. If all tests and procedures could be so simple and painless!

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Cats3000 — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 10:51:54 GMT

TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR!!!!! What other women do or don't do is irrelevant to you.