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Can Dexa scans reveal a false positive? Why would a normal X-ray not reveal fragile bones?

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kathleen65757
kathleen65757

Recently I had an X-ray of my back as well as a ct scan yet no mention was made of bones being fragile. So I decided to start reading about the Dexa scan and apparently it is possible to get a false positive reading. 

Also noticed a brand name connection which produced the drugs!

Are we being duped into taking these Meds?

What do others think?

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  • carol32225
    carol32225 kathleen65757

    Posted

    You will find a lot of information about .DEXA, it's variations and shortfalls on the NOF (National Osteoporosis Foundation) sponsored discussion forum 'Inspire'. I have found the forum very useful. There is a dexa scanning specialist/trainer who posts on the forum and you can ask him questions. His knowledge has been most helpful.

    I have just had the results of my last bone scan. They were very different (much better) than last year. However, I am treating with caution as the scans were performed at different facilities and on a different brand of scanner. Always get scanned at the same facility, on the the same scanner and by the same technician if possible.

    Hope this helps.

    • kathleen65757
      kathleen65757 carol32225

      Posted

      Thanks for this Carol. I will look that up.

      Are you taking any of the Meds?

  • carol32225
    carol32225 kathleen65757

    Posted

    Hi Kathleen, I started Evista a couple of months ago without any problems. I also take all the right supplements ( a little extra calcium plus vitD, magnesium and Vit K2 mk4 and a multi) Also Osteogenic Loading which is a little heard of ( in the UK) bone strengthening system Too complicated for me to explain but if you are interested you could Google but also several threads on the NOF discussion forum. I would prefer not to take any meds but decided on Evista as best of a bad bunch to take at least for a while.

    All the best

    Carol

    • kathleen65757
      kathleen65757 carol32225

      Posted

      Ok Carol, I think that is the one I cannot take because I have had two sisters and a niece with breast cancer.

      I do not know mk4.

      The rest I take except K2 in tablet form because it is in yoghurt and cheese and dairy generally. Not sure if that is enough but think so!

    • Anhaga
      Anhaga kathleen65757

      Posted

      I read somewhere recently that the human gut actually creates its own metabolites of Vitamin K so food sources of basic vitamin K should be very helpful, and they don't have to be animal sources.  Sorry I didn't bookmark the link.
  • carol32225
    carol32225 kathleen65757

    Posted

    Hi Kathleen, I'm not recommending Evista necessarily but please research. It is a not an HRT type med and apparently actively protects against breast cancer. Google, phone he NOS helpline and/or also check the NOF discussion forum - much info there. GOOD LUCK!

    Carol

    • kathleen65757
      kathleen65757 carol32225

      Posted

      Well that is a big plus for me. I will consider taking it in the future.

      I read up further on Evista and asked people who have taken it.

      Thanks for the help.

  • carol32225
    carol32225 kathleen65757

    Posted

    Ps. Mk4 is K2 - you can get both K2 Mk4 and K2 MK7 as supplements. I understand the MK4 to be more useful in directing calcium into the bones than the MK7 but there is disagreement about this (as with many things!) I've read that MK4 is found in greatest quantities in (grass fed) animal meat and organs. I don't eat meat so I take the supplements

    carol

    • Anhaga
      Anhaga carol32225

      Posted

      As in my reply to Kathleen above, there is some research indicating that the human gut produces the necessary metabolites of Vitamin K.
    • chris00938
      chris00938 Anhaga

      Posted

      I just looked up this issue and found one site saying that if we eat enough 'greens' etc. then Vit K 1 in those converts to Vit K2, but then the next site said that we don't get enough K2 like that so need to take supplements.  About what you'd expect really:-)
    • Anhaga
      Anhaga chris00938

      Posted

      constant confusion ...  I think we should just eat a good diet and accept the Vitamin K in a good balanced bone building supplement and hope for the best!

       

    • chris00938
      chris00938 Anhaga

      Posted

      I bought a Vit K2 supplement, but then got afraid to take it and am going round in circles a bit on it.  But I do eat a lot of spinach, so maybe getting enough.  I also eat some Gouda cheese and other cheese and yoghurt daily too.  It's difficult to know the best to do sometimes.
    • Juno-Irl-Dub
      Juno-Irl-Dub chris00938

      Posted

      Hi Chris, ASK YOUR PHARMACIST!   He knows what else you're taking and what nasty interactions may happen or not. He, I presume, also knows about your medical history . . . . .  My experience with pharmacists is that they love chatting with patients - it breaks up their sometimes boring day- but do pick a time when there isn't a queue at the counter . . . ..  J
    • chris00938
      chris00938 Juno-Irl-Dub

      Posted

      That really is a brilliant idea - thank you!  Our pharmacists are VERY friendly and we often have a good old chat, but I just hadn't thought of asking them about that!  Thank you again:-))))
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