Dexa scan
jaspercat
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Hi, after recently breaking both my ankles at once, my gp is going to refer me for a Dexa scan, I am noy sure what this is but understand it is to see how strong my bones are, can anyone tell me anything more? love Jaspercatxx
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Dear jaspercat,
If you'd like us to send you some more substantial information on bone density and dexa scans then just email your full name and address to helplines@arthritiscare.org.uk.
Essentially a bone density scan will determine whether the honeycomb structure of your leg/ankles is weaker than the norm for your age.
The normal reason for getting a scan is if it is felt that the fractures occurred with a 'low impact'
The National Osteoporosis Helpline is very helpful. http://www.nos.org.uk/netcommunity/page.aspx?pid=183
I hope that is helpful
Guy0 -
Hi Kim, there really shouldn't be any problem with a DEXA itself. You just lie there on the couch and the machine moves across you, you are not enclosed in any way - just like an X-ray really.
The only real problem I had was that the couch was very hard to lie on and I find that painful.
I had one DEXA last year which showed I had osteoporosis of the spine, I am due another one next summer. For these two years I have been on various bone-strengthening drugs. Next year will show if they have done any good or not!
Good Luck
Annie0
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