Well, I just scheduled a bone density exam
By snowy
@snowy22315 (196774)
United States
August 4, 2025 1:14pm CST
I have never had one before. I am expecting that mine will be OK, as I don't have the risk factors like low body weight, or lack of Vitamin D or calcium. However, one never knows until they do it. I could be wrong. Have you ever taken a bone density test?
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@Juliaacv (54925)
• Canada
4 Aug
I had my first one in my late 30's, because I had a few factors which lead my doctor to believe that I may have osteoporosis. And he was right.
I have had them at least every other year since I was probably 50 years old.
I hope that your results are good.
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@snowy22315 (196774)
• United States
4 Aug
I hope so too I would be surprised if they weren't, but anything is possible I guess
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@Juliaacv (54925)
• Canada
4 Aug
@snowy22315 I had several strikes against me when I had my first one done.
I was under weight, Caucasian (which was a driving factor) a smoker and on a medication which depleted the calcium in my body.
My hardest part of dealing with osteo was getting a regular and natural source of vitamin D, which allows the calcium to be absorbed.
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@AmbiePam (103549)
• United States
4 Aug
@snowy22315 I do see my primary soon so I’ll make sure to ask.
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@snowy22315 (196774)
• United States
4 Aug
You definitely should get one I think with all your orthopedic problems. It is usually recommended for post menopausal women, but I think you probably have risk factors. Personally, I would discuss it with my doc ASAP.
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@DaddyEvil (160204)
• United States
4 Aug
No, I haven't... But I was told to take a Vitamin D supplement since I'm supposed to avoid direct sunlight now.
I hope your test comes out fine.
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (15910)
• Torrington, Connecticut
5 Aug
I did last year when I fractured my hand
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (15910)
• Torrington, Connecticut
5 Aug
@snowy22315 Yeah my car hood slammed on my hand while changing the battery, sucked but it was a minor fracture
@LindaOHio (201867)
• United States
5 Aug
Twice. It's a problem for me because I have to lie flat on my back. I had osteoporosis the first time and osteopenia this last time. Good luck.
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@snowy22315 (196774)
• United States
6 Aug
@LindaOHio I hope so.My posture isn't the best though.
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@LindaOHio (201867)
• United States
6 Aug
@snowy22315 You're welcome. You're probably fine.
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@Ineeddentures (13293)
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4 Aug
I had one of those.
The guy told me my bones were so dense he thought I was a bad fog
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@Ineeddentures (13293)
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4 Aug
@snowy22315
It's amazing that I made that up straight away on seeing your post.
No thought
Just type.
Inspired or what?
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@snowy22315 (196774)
• United States
5 Aug
You might not need it yet. It is generally for older people unless you have risk factors.
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@1creekgirl (44175)
• United States
4 Aug
Yes, I've had a couple. No pain, similar to a CT scan. I do take meds for osteoporosis, though. Hope you'll get a good report.
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@snowy22315 (196774)
• United States
5 Aug
I am expecting a good report, but you never can tell.
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@Marilynda1225 (86375)
• United States
5 Aug
I haven't had one yet but my doctor wants to me.
Hope yours come back okay 
@MarieCoyle (49116)
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5 Aug
I had one about 4 years ago. It showed osteoporosis as was expected. I take extra vitamins as recommended and try very hard to eat as healthy as I can.
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@snowy22315 (196774)
• United States
5 Aug
Sorry to hear that. Have you lost any height? They say that is INE of the symptoms.
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@MarieCoyle (49116)
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7 Aug
@snowy22315
Surprisingly, no I haven't. I've always been rather short, so maybe I have lost a bit of height and haven't noticed yet.
