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68 yr. man with -4.9 in L4!

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Mar 22, 2023 | Replies (38)

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@windyshores

I just checked and my spine numbers are worse than hip and femur neck is worst of all. My report states that femur neck is unreliable to use for assessing change. Not sure why.

I always wonder about the effect of arthritis, bone spurs etc. Supposedly DEXA scores should be higher but what if bone is worn down? I have to ask about this.

One of my kids is in music. I understand! I know some people do get their wrists tested so maybe you could ask the endocrinologist.

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I imagine that they will check the PTH and do other scans besides DEXA to determine the relative "health" of my bones.

I am concerned to learn what has precipitated the loss. The answer is easier with women, especially with smaller bones.