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Does Mayo have an echolight machine?

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Sep 21, 2024 | Replies (12)
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@rik123

I had a REMS scan with an Echolight machine in New Jersey. I'm not sure if it's more accurate but it does give an overall assessment that seems about the same as a dexa. Insurance doesn't cover the cost. I plan to use the test as my guide to whether my bones are getting worse or better. I plan to take it again in 3 months and then in 6 months.

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baguette | @baguette | Dec 28, 2023

Would it be easier and cheaper (covered by insurance) to do periodic blood draws to check bone marker activity, e.g., CTX and P1NP? Or is REMS somehow better? I am doing a REMS in February but never thought of repeating it after a few months. Did the doctor recommend that? Not being critical, just trying to determine if there is a better plan than the one I have.

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kegu | @kegu | Apr 6, 2024

Where in NJ? Dr. name, address and phone please.
Thanks so much!

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