Community Chat

[Icegoddess]

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

[monicakm]

@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?

[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.

[skatting44]

@goldensrbest 

    Don't depend on your Doctor knowing   abt  women's health . Some Doctors  who have been practicing for years don't keep up.   Many  preventative   screening standards of care   such as yearly  routine  labs  also should include  checks for HbA1c  , Vitamin D levels ,  mamograms with 3D imaging  ,  dexascans ect. Medicare has a list or your health insursance  should as to how often these are recomended & how often they will pay for them.

[LindaSal]

I had to start bone density scans young due to being on Tamoxifen following breast cancer.  I'm only 63 and have had 4 and will have my 5th one next spring.  Every two years for me.

@monicakm They are fairly easy and quick.  My younger sister had anxiety about going for the first time.  She also survived breast cancer.  I laughed and told her it's so easy compared to what we've been through already, it's like having a cup of coffee!

@goldensrbest You should insist  to your physician on having one.

[CalminHeart]

Yes!  My last one was a year ago. 

[Shanus]

@goldensrbest   My PCP requests one every 3 yrs. I do take a Vit. D supplement which helps the body absorb calium for strong bones and so many other benefits. It has kept my bones strong (along with weight baring exercise) and testing shows this. Vit. D is especially important for me and others who don't go in the sun.

[shoptilyadropagain]

I had a scan about a month ago and my doctor's office told me I had osteopenia which I suspected because I was diagnosed with that about 6 or 7 years ago.  They told me they'll request another scan in 2 years.