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Difference in scores between DEXA and REMS

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: 36 minutes ago | Replies (12)

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@njx58

I had both scans recently. The results were odd. My overall spine average was identical in both, but the individual scores (L1, etc.) were wildly different. Somehow it all averaged out the same. The technician did tell me that people tend to do a little better with REMS. I honestly don't know what to think! I'll probably just stick to DEXA next year. REMS is so new, the doctors don't know anything about it.

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I found it disconcerting that the " specialist"... Endocrinologist did not know anything about REMS and showed no interest.. I find myself a bit bewildered at how to focus on the health of my bones and what is needed.. and not pulled into fears and worst case scenario.. All of the results are based on statistics.. which are not well understood and explained.