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I switched from dexascans to REMS. REMS stands for Radiofrequency Echographic Multi-Spectrometry:
*Average cost $300-400
*Radiation free
*Fracture Risk included
My doctor at the time told me unless your dexscans are on the same machine, your results can vary. Why? because dexascan machines are made by different companies. REMS machine are only made by one company which gives you consistency in the technology.
The one thing I truly love about REMS is that it gives a score for fracture risk. That is incredibly helpful to give you a clearer picture.
I also learned weight bearing exercises are extremely important. So, I purchased ankle weights and you can choose the weight you want and a weighted vest where you can add more weight to the vest in 2 lb increments into pockets of the vest - both can be purchased on AMAZON.
My next REMS is coming up soon - we shall see what my scores are?
Best to all of you - aging as one of my friends says is "not for the faint of heart". We all deal with something as we get into our 60's and 70's.
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@gigi4
New studies have come out showing that REM scans are not accurate. I have listed the citations below. The DEXA score is the accurate one.
My REM score said that my spine is in osteopenia, -2.1 T-score. My DEXA score said I have -3.1 which is "severe osteoporosis." There is a history of spinal fractures in my family which is more confirmation that the DEXA scan is the accurate one.
The studies that just came out (showing the inaccuracy with the REM scans) are very recent and many doctors do not know about them. Tell your doctor about them.
Do not rely on your REM scores.
btw: it is true that DEXA scores can vary, especially on machines by different manufacturers. That is why it is very important to get measured by the same machine, so you can see the trend.
Chan, D. C. C., Chen, W., Yabsley, E., & Pocock, N. (2026). Demographic determinants of REMS-derived BMD and fragility score. Osteoporosis International, 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00198-026-07960-4
Bobelyak, M., Vaculik, J., & Stepan, J. J. (2025). Bone mineral density assessment using radiofrequency echographic multispectrometry (REMS) in patients before and after total hip replacement. Osteoporosis International, 36(1), 2237–2244. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00198-025-07685-w