Echolight sonogram scan for bones

Posted by csday @csday, Jan 8, 2022

Has anyone heard of, or had an Echolight sonogram scan instead of a radiation DEXA scan? New FDA approved that has been used in Europe for awhile. https://www.echolightmedical.com/en/company/

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@nme1985

Let us all know. I did my first complementary Osteo strong session yesterday and I was so afraid to hurt myself. How have you found it? I have not signed up yet Nina.

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I participated in Osteostrong for one year. It had no effect on my Dexa scan and cost me a lot of money. Just my experience.

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@4deborahrb

I participated in Osteostrong for one year. It had no effect on my Dexa scan and cost me a lot of money. Just my experience.

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it would take me 35 minutes to get there and I’m not really 100% sold on it. I do Pilates and I lift weights, etc. so I don’t know if it would be worth it for me. I am also taking the bioidentical pallet hormones now. My ecology was really improved since my DEXA last year I don’t know if that’s the results of the pellets.

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@nme1985

it would take me 35 minutes to get there and I’m not really 100% sold on it. I do Pilates and I lift weights, etc. so I don’t know if it would be worth it for me. I am also taking the bioidentical pallet hormones now. My ecology was really improved since my DEXA last year I don’t know if that’s the results of the pellets.

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Not ecology omg my numbers 😂

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Does anyone know if there is an Echolight location in Colorado??

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@osteoresearch

Does anyone know if there is an Echolight location in Colorado??

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There’s a REMS Echolight discussion group you might try if you’re on Facebook.

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@felicitypevancy

https://truebonedensity.com/
This is the website for booking a REMS appointment that I used. I chose the Egan location.

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I have had two REMS tests. Both times the spine result seemed to be harder to get. Next time I will fast overnight and not have anything to eat before the test and see if that makes a difference.

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@tsc

I haven't heard of that, @csday. Do you know if the results of the Sonogram conflict with the dexa scan results? The trabecular bone score (TBS) is supposed to give a more accurate reading as it focuses on bone quality, not quantity, but I don't know where that is available and would love to hear from anyone who had one.

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There are only a few in the U.S. I happen to work at a facility here in Boise, ID that has one. I have had the scan myself

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@osteoresearch

Does anyone know if there is an Echolight location in Colorado??

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I think the closest one to you is here in Boise, ID

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@kateblake

There are only a few in the U.S. I happen to work at a facility here in Boise, ID that has one. I have had the scan myself

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Thank you.

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@felicitypevancy

I have had two REMS tests. Both times the spine result seemed to be harder to get. Next time I will fast overnight and not have anything to eat before the test and see if that makes a difference.

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My first REMS test couldn't get an L4 score due to gas. I fasted all night and didn't go in until 11:45 AM trying not to have gas for the second REMS. That time, the tech couldn't see L3, but didn't know why. Fortunately, you can get a score with only 4 bones. My scores were close enough in each test, so the could be compared. I showed progress after 6 months. My spine t-score went from -3.1 to -2.8. My fragility score improved from 50 to 40.2. I like being able to measure improvements when I want, but it is expensive.

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