Dexa scan

coco67

Has anyone had a dexa scan and if so could you tell a bit about what they do please?

daffy2

I had a dexxa scan last September, which involved clambering onto a standard x-ray table and being pushed into various positions with and without a big (cold!) block to raise my legs and feet. Much the same as a normal x-ray. I had to get undressed and wear hospital gowns, but some info I've seen gives the impression that you can stay in your own clothes - perhaps it depends on the kind of machine used.
Two bits of advice assuming this is because OP is suspected- ask for a copy of the results from your GP, and look at the National Osteoporosis Society website if you haven't already. Their helpline nurses are very knowledgeable and helpful.

queenfan

Hi Coco I had one a few years ago I was fully clothed, and I must admit i felt like dropping off to sleep, they move you into different positions, it's like a small arm going over you, I hope this helps
Sue

elnafinn

I had a dexa scan recently. It only lasted a very short while. I did not have to wear a hospital gown, just my own clothes minus shoes. It was fine. What was not so fine was the result of the scan.

I hope your scan goes well and the result is favourable.

Elna x

barbara12

Hello Coco..its good to see you
I am glad you have asked this, I am going to ask my GP for one...I do think it should be offered ...please let us know how you get on xx

daffy2

I would much rather have stayed dressed, the hospital gowns are so tatty you have to wear 2, one right way round one back to front, to avoid displaying everything as you wander around the corridors with your wordly goods in a wire basket. The info leaflet I was sent explained that certain materials can affect the scan so that's why they want you in their gowns.

coco67

Thank you so much for answering me and being so helpful, apparently my calcium levels are low again and as ive broke bones recently the idiot specialist has finally woke up and remembered i exist and have not had a response from him in 2 yrs despite repeated requests.

hi Barbara hope your ok, let me know when you have yours i hope it goes well for yu, xxx

myrtleju

Hello hope I am doing this ok....I had a Dexa Scan Friday...my 3rd 1st was when i started Humeria.....2nd when I started lexatrole for BC Friday one was year ish after breaking my lower leg/ankle......first 2 as i remember only shoe removal (second on e a blip cos trousers had a metal deoration at waist ...no probbs lady just folded waistband down. Friday...well said to hubby i only be a few mins....how did i kid????..........strip down to me pants and socks Ok fine I said but i may be a while (nice young training lad aske if i needed help.......I decklined lol.........honest didnt hurt apart from having to put me knees over a megga sized lego block thing(but nice traineing lad helped) no pain during scan but i was ages because the lad was training and lady in charge had to keep advising him where to position me..but I thought hey hey bless he has to learn so my experiance was a bit long but not painful

hileena111

Hi
I've had a couple and havent had to get undressed for either.
The same as other people, legs over a block but it was OK and I just lay there and this thing went back and forward {not touching}
It was fine...except for the result :roll:

Love
Hileena