DEXA SCAN

hileena111
hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
edited 3. Apr 2014, 11:39 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi All,
I've got a dexa scan on Monday.....due to this fracture THR post op.
They think I must have osteoporosis.....Probably have....the last scan showed up as Osteopinia 3 years ago.
I'm due a repeat scan this August {3 years from the last} but they brought the appointment forward.
Oh well......probably something else to get my head around

Love
Hileena
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  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Hileena

    I wish you all the best with the Dexa. I hope you do not have to join me in the OP group. ;)

    It is defo something to get your head round if you are diagnosed with it, speaking from experience. ;) GP's are often clueless on this subject unless you are very lucky.

    I have joined two OP forums which were and still are most informative and helpful, the US one being more so as it is a massive forum.

    Elna x
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Elna
    Well if I am diagnosed with It you can expect a few pm's :lol:

    Love
    Hileena
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    ;):)
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good luck with it, Hileena, I remember it being a straightforward process. You need to know what's going on and this should help with diagnosis. I'll be there in spirit. :wink: DD
  • Sarah01
    Sarah01 Member Posts: 192
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Hileena,

    Good luck with the scan on Monday. I will be thinking of you :)

    Will reply to your PM now :)

    Take care
    Sarah x
  • nearlybionic
    nearlybionic Member Posts: 1,899
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi
    Good luck for your scan. I will be thinking of you xx
    NB
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,280
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good luck Hileena hope you get good results, I will be thinking about..I havnt heard a thing about my scan sinse I mention it to my GP..he is one that pretends he didnt hear.. : :shock: xx
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 8,595
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Hileena
    I will be thinking about you on Monday. I was told straight a way my result.
    take care
    joan xx
  • villier
    villier Member Posts: 4,426
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good luck for Monday Hleena, I will be thinking of you..................Marie xx
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks everyone
    This is the third one I've had over a period of years.
    The last one they told me {unofficially} right away that I had osteopenia
    Hopefully they will tell me this time as well

    Love
    Hileeena
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Hileena

    You could try this little quiz from the National Osteoporosis Society ....

    http://stopatone.nos.org.uk/online-check/#.Uzb_TCxF3cs

    Elna x
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Elna
    Thanks
    I've just done it...

    Love
    Hileena
  • villier
    villier Member Posts: 4,426
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hope all goes well today Hileena..................Marie xx
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good luck my lovely, I an thinking of you and I hope they can tell you what's what - officially or otherwise. DD
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Its 9.30am
    Just got a telephone call from the hospital :o
    We have to cancel your appointment. :shock:
    The machine has broken down :x
    We will send you another appointment when it is up and running.
    WONDERFUL!!!! :roll:
    When you are ready to go...to get a call like that is very depressing. :cry:

    Love
    Hileena
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh bother - at least they rang rather than letting you arrive before telling you. Still, it is a blow because we do get ourselves psyched up for these things. I am sorry. ((())) DD
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    How annoying for you Hileena. :roll: At least you were told early so can now re-plan your day. :)
    Elna x
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,280
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh no Hileena I was just coming on to say good luck for today...bet you are fuming... :o xx
  • dibdab
    dibdab Member Posts: 1,498
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh blast- how frustrating. Seems to me you need to treat yourself to something you really like as compensation. Have a good day,

    Deb x
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    It was good that they let me know early
    I am annoyed....if that is the word....frustrated might be better.
    Deb.....you might have a good idea there.....treat myself LOL

    Love
    Hileena
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 8,595
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Hileena
    i'm sorry I hope you get your next apt quick.
    take care
    joan xx
  • phoenixoxo
    phoenixoxo Member Posts: 625
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Hileena,

    Sorry about this. I hope you've had a good treat to make up for the frustration; a strong cup of tea and a couple of choccie bics tends to work for me! I'll be available for pocket duties when necessary :)

    Best wishes,
    Phee
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi
    Thanks everyone for your sympathy.
    I'm only getting round to answering now. I've spent all day today at a Volunteer meeting {Arthritis Care} I'm a bit brain dead now :lol:

    Love
    Hileena
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    All day? :shock: Crikey girl, well done to you, time to put your feet up, yes? DD
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi DD
    Well all day to me NOW :wink: is leaving the house at 9am and getting home at 4pm......not sure everyone would call that all day :lol:
    Yes......time to put my feet up....I haven't even looked at the files I've brought home with me. They can wait :wink:

    Love
    Hileena
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