06-10-2014, 10:18 AM
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Bone density test
I've broken two bones in just over a year. My wrist last May & my ankle this July.I'm quite worried at the ease with which they broke.
Do you think it would be appropriate for me to ask my doctor to refer me for a bone density test?
I haven't been offered one!!
06-10-2014, 10:40 AM
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Re: Bone density test
No harm in asking Carol ... I've had one as I allegedly have a liver problem which was discovered when my Rheumatologist arranged for a liver function test ..... I do not have any symptoms that I know of but I now see a liver specialist once a year.It was the liver specialist who sent me for a bone density scan and they found that I had a low reading of osteopenia of the spine so now I have to take calcium tablets.
no harm done.
06-10-2014, 07:19 PM
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Re: Bone density test
Here in Scotland Carol,if You're over 60 and have fallen and fractured a bone,the Hospital You've attended sends an Appointment for You to have a bone scan within a few weeks...A few years ago I slipped on black ice and broke My collar bone,had the scan a few weeks later and all was well..Maybe You'll still get an app' sent to You,..if not,ask Your GP to make one,Good Luck.
06-10-2014, 07:51 PM
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Re: Bone density test
Originally Posted by carol
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I've broken two bones in just over a year. My wrist last May & my ankle this July. I'm quite worried at the ease with which they broke.
Do you think it would be appropriate for me to ask my doctor to refer me for a bone density test?
I haven't been offered one!!
Are you small boned and petite? as the risk factors for osteoporosis is higher in that group of women.
I am and I have early osteoporosis, my mother had it but hers was quite far advanced when diagnosed and she shrank quite rapidly, I asked for a bone density scan because of the family connection (and lower back ache) and it was discovered in my lower spine, I take a weekly tablet and calcium tablets every day and have a scan every two years, my bone density has improved and no more back ache either and I am 1/2 an inch taller now than I was when I was first measured before the scan.
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