You've just been diagnosed with osteoporosis and you aren't sure what other tests to have besides the DXA. It's a good idea to have blood and urine tests to check for mineral and vitamin metabolism problems, among others, and to check for secondary medical causes of bone loss and medication causes as well.
Here's a list of tests you can have your doctor order if you want to look into the various causes of osteoporosis besides the primary causes, like hormone depletion from menopause,...
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Although this question was asked years ago... My wife had a bone density test 18 months ago and was diagnosed with severe spinal... Read more »
Currently the best available evaluation of one's bone density is performed with a DXA scan. This is a radiological study that uses minimal... Read more »
Have You Had Your Bone Turnover Markers Checked Lately? Some of us taking osteoporosis medications have to wait for our next DXA to find... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Candidates for Bone Density TestingBecause osteoporosis can occur with few symptoms, testing is important. Bone density testing is recommended... Read more »
Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break. The most common bones affected are the hip, wrist and vertebrae. Approximately 10... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Thin bones Symptoms There are no symptoms in the early stages of the disease. Symptoms occurring late in the disease include: ... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
During a physical examination, your doctor may find that you are shorter than you thought you were or that you have a "dowager's hump," a curve of... Read more »
Osteoporosis means “porous bone.” As we age our bone becomes more porous resulting in a loss of bone structure which can lead to fracture. ... Read more »
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