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,...
Reader's Question: I am a 51 year old white female. My mother broke her hip in her 60's and I am concerned for my bones. My doctor told... Read more »
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 »
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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 »
A test for osteoporosis that doesn't require a hospital visit is being evaluated by researchers. Crescent Diagnostics' Bone Quality Test (BQTTM)... Read more »
(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? A simple ultrasound test of the heel might be a good way to predict which women are at highest risk for the bone thinning... Read more »
A new study has shown that one bone mineral density (BMD) test can accurately predict a woman's chance of spinal fractures 15 years down the line.... Read more »
Osteoporosis screening--followed by bone-strengthening meds if needed--appears to be worthwhile for older men, a new study suggests. Researchers... Read more »
Legislation designed to protect patient access to osteoporosis care has been introduced in the U.S. Congress. The Medicare Fracture Prevention and... Read more »
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