how do you find that you have Osteoporosis?i consulted a doctor who told me i only have a bone density problem.what is the differance?in the last 2 years i broke some part of my body 4 times and still my doctor is diagonaises me with bone density.please help me to find my problem
Hi Pauline: Osteoporosis is diagnosed using a dxa (DEXA) scan. The scan will give you a total hip score and a total spine score. Below are the scores and what they mean.
Normal bone density is any score better than -1.
Osteopenia is any score between -1. and -2.5
Osteoporosis is any score less than -2.5
If you've had this scan, then the Dr should give you a printout of your score. This score will tell you if you have normal bone density, osteopenia (precursor to osteoporosis and not a disease) or osteoporosis.
If you can find out what your score was, providing you had a dxa, you'll know which area of bone density measurement you fall into.
Good Luck...
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