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Doc has said i need a scan for this. Can anyone tell me is it the tunnel thing i have to go through???
Has anyone here got it and how does it effect you. What do you take for it?

Hi Irishgirl

I have Degenerative Back Disease, have had it for years. I had to have an MRI scan, should be going for another one shortly.

Am being tested at the moment for everything ...

I can't take Hormone tablets, am sure others will come through and advise.

xxx Shimms xxx

Hi Irishgirl
had two no tunnel

and results for me was good

Jenxx

Shimms why cant you take hormone tab?

Oh Jen thank god for that. She said scan on my spine and/or hips will have to have a die
Really worried now

Oh Jen thank god for that. She said scan on my spine and/or hips will have to have a dieput through me
Really worried now

did you have a blood test first ?
and what do you mean have a die I didnt have that
just found my results letter and I had a DEXA Scan and that was'nt the Tunnel dont know if that helps
Jenxx

Yes had blood test for peri menopause they also did bone blood test came out clear.
She sais as i have shown indecation for early menop i am high risk for ostoeporosis so wants me to have scan. as it does not always show up in blood

Just edited my post
jenxx

Ah they will be checking your bone density then


it probably will be the tunnel thingy


i had to have a bone scan to confirm if i had a fractured wrist - the dye injection is nothing to worry about - it's just so that the bones show up on the scan - you'll probably have to wait a few hours after the injection before they scan you, so that the dye has time to work...........

hi irish girl .dont worry to much about the dye ...my bro had it last year nothing to worry over he said ..he wasnt in pain ..

Irishgirl

I can't take hormones of any sorts or my body thinks tis pregnant lol! :))

I've had dye tests elsewhere, please don't worry,

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xxx Shimms xxx

Someone here must have ostoeporosis.
All i know is my feet kill me all the time feels like my bones are cracking lol

coming through by pm Irishgirl xxx

men get away with murder don't they

Im off to get me hair cut take me mind off things see you all later.

Have pmd you, enjoy your visit to the hairdressers, speak later. xxx

Hope everything is okay for you Irishgirl...

Hi Irish girl.

My job is a fracture liason nurse................... I specialize in osteoporosis.
Jen is right................... it is a DEXA scan that you will have .................... this is not like an MRI or CT scan where the tunnels are used . you will lay on a couch and they will use low dose x-rays to determine your bone density. They usually check your hips and spine as these are the most common sites for severe osteoporotic fractures.
If you are found to have a low bone density, your risk of fracturing a hip is significantly increased.
The good news is that this can be easily resolved with bone sparing therapy................ this consists of tablets that are taken once a week (Alendronate). You may also be given a calcium and vitamin D supplement. Of couse it is important to get plenty of calcium in your diet too.
Hope this is of some help.
Please feel free to Pm me if you have any questions.
Luv Daisy

HI Irish Girl
Yes I have Osteoporosis. I had to have a Bone Density Scan after breaking my foot to find this out.. It was a type of sliding machine I went through and not an actual Tunnel. Not sure what they call it though.
I take Actonel Combi D for my Osteoporosis. it consists of a Fizzy drink that you take 6 days a week and then on the 7th day in the morning a Tablet. You can't lie down after taking the tablet or have food or drink of any kind for 30 minutes as can cause stomach problems so I usually go and make my beds and have a shower and then have my coffee. So far so good for me on it. I haven't had any side affects.
Hope this helps

Have a nice day

Regards
Jackie