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[goldensrbest]

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.

[shoekitty]

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

[U of M Go Blue]

@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.

[Seminole2]

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.  

[Sage04]

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@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;

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

[Icegoddess]

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@monicakm wrote:

@Seminole2 

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

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

[Icegoddess]

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

[cindyNC]

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. 

[AngelPuppy1]

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!  

[Cats3000]

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