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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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drsuefowler | @drsuefowler | Jun 26 11:57am
In reply to @robinleebru "Yes, I did receive a REMs report after my test, but I wanted to have their..." + (show)
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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.

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Did your insurance pay for your REMS test. I've been paying $275 each time.

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robinleebru | @robinleebru | Jun 28 2:33pm
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Did your insurance pay for your REMS test. I've been paying $275 each time.

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So far my insurance has paid. But I have straight Medicare with a supplement. Not sure if that is why. If you get a referral to USF Endocrinology and Diabetes Center and they are in your network, I would think it would be covered. But you would need to check with your insurance to be sure.

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robinleebru | @robinleebru | Jun 28 2:42pm
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Did your insurance pay for your REMS test. I've been paying $275 each time.

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I see the name “Fowler” in your post…..my maiden name is Fowler…..my father’s family is from TN originally! ☺️

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drsuefowler | @drsuefowler | Jun 28 3:51pm
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I see the name “Fowler” in your post…..my maiden name is Fowler…..my father’s family is from TN originally! ☺️

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Fowler is my husband's name. He says his family is from "all over". Thanks for your posting about USF. I called there and learned I had to be referred.

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