How Is Osteoporosis Screened and Diagnosed?
If you are aged 65+ or believe that you are at risk for developing osteopenia or osteoporosis, here's what you need to know about osteoporosis diagnosis.
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I was diagnosed as post-menopausal at the age of 37, and from there osteopenia was diagnosed. I became complacent with my condition thinking it would just keep getting better no matter what I did, but now I have been given a huge wake-up call. Following my regular bone density scan a few weeks ago, the results came back showing a drastic deterioration. Now at the age of 50, I have been diagnosed with full-on osteoporosis with a T Score of -2.7. A massive shock to the system, as I am sure you ...
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My daughter was just diagnosed with Osteopenia borderline Osteoporosis. We did all kind of tests - SHBG is lightly high and low Calcitonin - doctor suggests Forteo...
That is if u can exercise when you have osteoporosis, cause I can't cause I have other stuff to and it is very difficult for me to do
I am a retired RN. I am doing very well. I keep my body healthy, exercise and active in singing in a 80 voice concert church choir.Keep my weight down ( healthy foods).