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Bone Density

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DaisyDaze
DaisyDaze

Has anyone's doctor recommended a bone density test just because they are post-menopausal? Seems to be routine in the states, but why?

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  • lisa67356
    lisa67356 DaisyDaze

    Posted

    Hi 

    This is probably because us menopausal women have a higher risk of osteoporosis

    You are lucky to have this as in England’s you only get it once you have severe symptoms 

    Take advantage 

    • maria76995
      maria76995 lisa67356

      Posted

      Lisa yes and you no why my sister just had a bone density test and she said it it cost the NHS £130.00 per person to have it done and you must attend the appointment if you are giving one..I would like one because sometime my knees hurt a bit but they not to concern about it, anyway shall wait and see how i go, my Doctor said to take vitamin D for life at the moment my levels are good.

    • lisa67356
      lisa67356 maria76995

      Posted

      I work for the NHS and that 130 would be less than operating later when some one is severe 

    • maria76995
      maria76995 lisa67356

      Posted

      Yes so true,they should give you test, I lost weight around the knees just bones nothing no cushion so when kneeling it hurts so get a pillow..just hope it's just meno pain.

  • DaisyDaze
    DaisyDaze

    Posted

    How do they treat low bone density? I mean before it develops into Osteoporosis?
    • lisa67356
      lisa67356 DaisyDaze

      Posted

      My GP has told me to take calcium supplements as I am not on HRT
    • DaisyDaze
      DaisyDaze lisa67356

      Posted

      I already take calcium and vitamin D. I think that helps to prevent it in the first place.
  • maria76995
    maria76995 DaisyDaze

    Posted

    Oh I like one of those because my knees hurt sometimes just to check they are ok..I think they look for Artritius and Ostperoisis conditions at this time of life.
  • lynda20916
    lynda20916 DaisyDaze

    Posted

    Short version.  In menopause women's bodies find it difficult to assimilate calcium, partly because of declining estrogen levels.  That's one of the reasons why for years, women were prescribed estrogen. In reality, it's been shown that supplementation with estrogen only helps women assimilate calcium for about 5 years.  The other keys are nutrition and weight bearing exercise.    

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