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Did you have a DEXA scan before the 2 year mark covered by Medicare?
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Oct 1 3:41pm | Replies (34)Comment receiving replies
I asked at the center where I had my Dexa. They said usually Medicare pays for a Dexa every 25 months ( I as surprised by that....it sounded like a trick since most people would think 24 months/2 years). However, if on a bone med, the doctor could request one at 1 year...or probably 1 year and 3 days like the sheet said for my mammogram. I have mixed feelings about the 1 year mark on Forteo. I might shoot for an 18 month mark for a test.
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@luckypup You should get it at 12 months. Often, the bulk of the gains with Tymlos and Forteo come in the first year. Why wait 18 months?
Again, if you are taking meds, you can get a DEXA at 12 months and even sooner under Medicare.