Where to have REMS scan

Posted by blackwood @blackwood, Jun 17 8:10pm

Has anyone had a REMS scan at the USF Health Diabetes and Endocrinology Center in Tampa? I am trying to find a place that has these scans close to Tallahassee, Florida . DEXA shows severe osteoporosis in spine, femoral neck and left hip (didn't scan the right). Reading different studies cause me to question the complete picture given by a DEXA.

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katgob | @katgob | Jun 21 7:21pm

Good investigation blackwood.

dvargo | @dvargo | Jun 22 5:58am

In reply to @annmarie1951 "Do they submit charges to insurance or is it out of pocket? Thank you" + (show)

Yes, you can submit charges. Some insurance pays. I have a $6,000 deductible before my insurance pays for functional medicine.

annmarie1951 | @annmarie1951 | Jun 22 3:44pm

Thank you

marathon | @marathon | Jun 23 9:26am

Has anyone gotten a REMS scan via OsteoStong? I did, and have not received the report from them. In the information they told me I would receive this. Also, no one is responding to my emails or calls.

robinleebru | @robinleebru | Jun 24 10:03am

Yes, I have had the REMs at USF OP Clinic in Tampa….going back from my results July 7th.

blackwood | @blackwood | Jun 24 7:20pm

In reply to @robinleebru "Yes, I have had the REMs at USF OP Clinic in Tampa….going back from my results..." + (show)

Thank you, I thought a report was generated the day of if done correctly. Does the appointment in July include a plan or recommendations?

danaso1989 | @danaso1989 | Jun 24 9:23pm

In reply to @marathon "Has anyone gotten a REMS scan via OsteoStong? I did, and have not received the report..." + (show)

yes I had a REM scan done at Osteostrong and they gave me the report and explained the results within minutes.

robinleebru | @robinleebru | Jun 25 8:21pm

Yes, I did receive a REMs report after my test, but I wanted to have their clinician at the USF OP Clinic compare my Dexa of Oct. 24 that was done 3 months post my T12 fracture after a bad fall in June of 24 to the REMs test of May 25. I wish to understand the true severity of my OP and to receive a second opinion. I have found that the medical doctors I have encountered locally near my home have very little understanding of OP outside of writing a prescription. Thru my research, I discovered that USF Endocrinology and Diabetes Dept. In Tampa, FL. are studying this condition and are open to other ways of diagnosing it and treating it. I seek to understand all information about my condition and all options open to me regarding treatment.