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Bone density test other than DEXA

Posted by ellerbracke @ellerbracke, Apr 5, 2023

Hi! Several weeks ago there were a few posts about a differnt type of bone scan that tells more than just the density. If memory serves, it’s an out-of-pocket procedure, I THINK around $ 400.00 (?), and the nearest place to me that “it” can be performed is somewhere in/near Asheville, NC.
If anyone knows what I’m referring to, please enlighten me. It may have been some type of fance x-ray, but, again, I read about it with interest and failed to flag it or make note of the details.
Thank you!

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kirstenlheld | @kirstenlheld | Apr 6, 2023

Indeed. It's called an Echolight Scan. I had it done at the location in Asheville. It shows me to be in better shape than the Dexa did and it also shows my bone strength to be really good, which was very reassuring. The guy who owns the location was really wonderful as well. I think the name of the business is Strength X, but don't quote me on that. It cost me $200 and I had it done in October, 2022.

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ellerbracke | @ellerbracke | Apr 6, 2023
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@kirstenlheld

Indeed. It's called an Echolight Scan. I had it done at the location in Asheville. It shows me to be in better shape than the Dexa did and it also shows my bone strength to be really good, which was very reassuring. The guy who owns the location was really wonderful as well. I think the name of the business is Strength X, but don't quote me on that. It cost me $200 and I had it done in October, 2022.

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@kirstenlheld
Thank you so much! I remembered roughly what and where, but internet search of “bone scan other than DEXA” produced nothing. 18 months ago I was borderline between osteopenia and osteoperosis in right hip. With AI and Zometa things probably did not improve. However, being quite active for my 73 years (I just came back inside after re-installing some brick edging that my handy guy put down lopsided, and then level the area and carefully - by the handful - fill in and smoothe out with 4 bags of mulch that I lugged around. After a brisk 2 mile walk earlier in the morning.) So I’m hoping the Echolight Scan can give me some assurance that the situation is not as bad as the standard test suggests.

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jmanj | @jmanj | Apr 7, 2023
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@kirstenlheld

Indeed. It's called an Echolight Scan. I had it done at the location in Asheville. It shows me to be in better shape than the Dexa did and it also shows my bone strength to be really good, which was very reassuring. The guy who owns the location was really wonderful as well. I think the name of the business is Strength X, but don't quote me on that. It cost me $200 and I had it done in October, 2022.

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Can you share the name of the place or phone number so we can get in touch with them?

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bonniejpowell | @bonniejpowell | Apr 7, 2023
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@jmanj

Can you share the name of the place or phone number so we can get in touch with them?

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I took the info posted and googled to get this:
https://www.strengthx.me/echolight-asheville

1-828-505-7200
info@strengthx.me
1340C Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28806
Important Announcement
StrengthX will be relocating to 411 W State St Black Mountain on May 8th.

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merle725 | @merle725 | May 28, 2023
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@gretchen1018

Maybe REMS or echo light?

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It's called Echolight REMS. There's an excellent discussion about it with Susan Brown on youtube:

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paddle | @paddle | Jan 29 8:36pm

REMS echolight is an ultrasound that measures density and fragility of bones. I had a scan in Vancouver BC. You can get info at buddy@bonehealthscan.ca

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paddle | @paddle | Jan 29 8:37pm
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@paddle

REMS echolight is an ultrasound that measures density and fragility of bones. I had a scan in Vancouver BC. You can get info at buddy@bonehealthscan.ca

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You can get a REMS in Vancouver BC. contact buddy@bonehealthscan.ca

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jbcobb2380 | @jbcobb2380 | Jan 30 6:42am
In reply to @paddle "REMS echolight is an ultrasound that measures density and fragility of bones. I had a scan..." + (show)
@paddle

REMS echolight is an ultrasound that measures density and fragility of bones. I had a scan in Vancouver BC. You can get info at buddy@bonehealthscan.ca

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Another option is Central Carolina Orthpaedics

1139 Carthage Street#101
Sanford, NC
919 774-1355
Dr. Bush is awesome and very knowledgeable.

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