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Diagnosed 2022 with osteoporosis, now saying osteopenia

Posted by lilliegrace @lilliegrace, Mar 31 5:02am

I'm very confused at this point! I'm October 2022, the DEXA showed I had osteoporosis. My doctor wanted to start me on Prolia (?). I declined at that time and soon had additional health issues that were more pressing. Forward to 2025 and DEXA is showing I have osteopenia.

Are these normal results??

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lilliegrace | @lilliegrace | Apr 4 11:34am

Honestly, it's just nice to know that someone else can understand why this doesn't make sense to me. Thank you 😊

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victor5211 | @victor5211 | Apr 4 4:59pm
In reply to @torque2anne "That was really helpful to hear about the Echolight scan. I did not believe this technology..." + (show)
@torque2anne

That was really helpful to hear about the Echolight scan. I did not believe this technology was available in Australia. On investigation there are a few places in both Melbourne and Brisbane and one in Sydney using it!! This may be really useful in helping make a decision about if and when to take osteoporosis medications. This is up for discussion with my doctor, after another DEXA scan, in the middle of the year ...

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I am in Australia too. As it is a new technology it is not yet available on PBS.
I think when l asked it was over 200 dollars but l think l would pay that, not yet available in South Australia.

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torque2anne | @torque2anne | Apr 7 5:00am

Good to hear from another Australian and thanks for the information on cost!
I live in the ACT and EchoLight is not available here either. However, I would be prepared to travel to Melbourne or Sydney and pay the cost in order to get as much information as possible before starting on meds ...

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