Should I pursue a TBS score?

I’m not sure it really works that way you’d have to see the amount of content they have to understand what they have to offer it’s hard to describe how much they have. Each person then has a choice to use as much or as little as they’d like. They have a PhD physical therapist for example that worked for the osteoporosis foundation for years and has her own Pilates for osteoporosis who teaches bone strethening exercises what’s safe what’s not safe, along with a nutritionist, a woman’s health functional medicine practitioner, and several other coaches it’s hard to explain unless you see it for yourself. When I try to describe it to other people it’s always inadequate

I just signed up for the 7 day course.

I looked into TBS also, and actually found 4 places here in AZ that does it. Unfortunately, after i got my PCP to order it I found out that 2 of them dont have the technology, one was at the VA, and the other one is down in Tucson which is 2 1/2 hours away. If anyone knows of a facility here in Phoenix that does have TBS technology, I would really appreciate you sharing where. It is amazing technology...a great way to compliment the DXA, as it measures Bone strength, not bone density...LH

Hi, @lynnhaz, first of all I wish you so much luck on your journey! It sounds so like my own. I've also worked out my entire life but have a very small frame, but have massive dental issues so, like you, I've been pursuing non-drug options. I ended up going to University of Pennsylvania Hospital for a combined DEXA/TBS, with high hopes that all the years of exercise, power walking, and good nutrition would show that my bones were strong, even if not dense. Unfortunately, the TBS confirmed that at least one of my spinal vertebrae was "degraded," and others were just on the border. It was a total gut punch. So now I'm putting on my big girl panties and will talk to my endocrinologist about "least bad" drug options for those of us with major dental issues. I am praying there's something I can live with. All I know is that I've been strong and independent my entire life and I HAVE to keep my bones in shape so I can go on living as I always have. I hope you can find a TBS facility near you. Knowledge is power -- either way. BTW, the cost of the TBS was pretty low, just in case your insurance doesn't cover it. This, from American Bone Health: TBS costs depending on the practice, "are as little as $25 or as much as $150." The TBS devise is attached to DEXA scan. You may need to ask your doctor for a note indicating "medical necessity" so you can have your DEXA/TBS covered if you don't want to wait a full year (or two) from your last scan. Let us know how you do, and GOOD LUCK!!

Hi, @lynnhaz, first of all I wish you so much luck on your journey! It sounds so like my own. I've also worked out my entire life but have a very small frame, but have massive dental issues so, like you, I've been pursuing non-drug options. I ended up going to University of Pennsylvania Hospital for a combined DEXA/TBS, with high hopes that all the years of exercise, power walking, and good nutrition would show that my bones were strong, even if not dense. Unfortunately, the TBS confirmed that at least one of my spinal vertebrae was "degraded," and others were just on the border. It was a total gut punch. So now I'm putting on my big girl panties and will talk to my endocrinologist about "least bad" drug options for those of us with major dental issues. I am praying there's something I can live with. All I know is that I've been strong and independent my entire life and I HAVE to keep my bones in shape so I can go on living as I always have. I hope you can find a TBS facility near you. Knowledge is power -- either way. BTW, the cost of the TBS was pretty low, just in case your insurance doesn't cover it. This, from American Bone Health: TBS costs depending on the practice, "are as little as $25 or as much as $150." The TBS devise is attached to DEXA scan. You may need to ask your doctor for a note indicating "medical necessity" so you can have your DEXA/TBS covered if you don't want to wait a full year (or two) from your last scan. Let us know how you do, and GOOD LUCK!!

If you have TBS in your area, how do you convince your doctor to order this test? They all seem to rely on the DEXA as the "gold standard" and don't want to waste time with misc tests. It's so frustrating!