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[Parischic]

Yes, I got one at 55 after a blood test showed I was depleted of Vitamin D. I now get an injection every 6 months.

[Parischic]

I have Osteoporosis.

[Sage04]

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@Icegoddess wrote:

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@monicakm wrote:

@Icegoddess 

Thank you so much for the heads up. Due to my lower back / upper butt pain, this is going to require an "I don't care" pill and a pillow.  About how long does it take?

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@monicakm It doesn't take long.  I'm not good at measuring time, but not much longer than a mammogram.  You don't have to remove clothing, but it's best to keep it simple with no zippers if possible although they can work around that. You will remove your shoes though, so slip-ons makes it easier. 

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Mine took 5 minutes at Kaiser. I asked the technician and I was shocked when he said 5 minutes.

[Sage04]

@goldensrbest  once they told the year that it was done, they should have said that you are due for one. Let them know you would like to have one done.

[Linmo]

I just turned 65 in September.  I'm scheduled for my first Dexascan in November after taking a hard fall walking my dog in August and fracturing 2 bones.  In addition to no zippers, I was also told to not wear any jewelry or take any supplements containing calcium before the scan.

[SurferWife]

I've never had one.  At what age are they recommended to start?

[Linmo]

@SurferWife I think 65 unless there are medical indicators that you should have one sooner.

[SurferWife]

@Linmo 

Thanks for responding!  I'm 58, so I'm sure the closer I get to 65, my doctor will mention it.

[Carmie]

@monicakm  Yikes!  30,000 a day!??

Have you had your levels tested?  I had mine tested two years ago during a physical before my knee replacement.

I was dangerously low. I was prescribed a prescription of 50,000 units a day for seven days, then advised to take 4000 units bought over the counter every day after.

Most adults are advised to take 400- 600 IU for maintenance.

I now get tested every year.  Taking too much vitamin D3 is dangerous.

30,000 sounds like way too much.  This will lead to kidney problems.  Once the kidney is damaged, it will not repair itself. 

You should have your levels checked.  Self medication isn't such a hot idea.  Toxic?..am not a doctor, but wow...  If your doctor said 30,000 IU is toxic....it is.

[shoesnbags]

@monicakm 

The MK7 is not "buffering" the Vitamin D3 you take.  They're both important for bone health, but taking the MK7 does not balance the large amount of D3 you've been taking.  I take both of these supplements, too, but not in the extreme amount you're taking.  This is way more than I've seen recommended.