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[Magicrat]

@ahoymate Still applies.

[ahoymate]

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@Magicrat wrote:

@ahoymate Still applies.

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So, don't treat high blood pressure and all the diseases you can't feel but end up killing you. No vaccines? Nonsense!

[Etoile308]

If I'm not mistaken there are also some medications and over the counter meds that need to be avoided prior to the test. Multiple vitamins and calcium come to mind. Your script should come with instructions.

[drizzellla]

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@goldensrbest wrote:

I don't know why i forgot about having it,seemed to me i had never had one with this primary doctor,any how will see if medicare will pay for one.

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I know why you forgot that you had the scan. It was non-invasive and quick. Over with in no time and did not hurt. 

It took me longer to sign in and wait, than the entire scan.

[meem120]

@SharkE Medicare pays for it every other year.

[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.