Guest guest Posted March 30, 2003 Report Share Posted March 30, 2003 why was it only $50? was it one of those mobile units or health fairs? are you sure it was a true bone density scan using dual radiometry? dexascan? did they test your elbow? ankle? hip? neck? or spine? you see most places charge in the $400 range for a true dexascan and your hip and spine are tested. you get a T score and Z score. usually a number in the -1.something is osteopenia. and -2.something is osteoporosis. even with nothing to compare it to, from what i know, i question what you had done and the results to know if you are normal bone density or not. normal range on a dexascan is .0 to .9 i would call and get a copy of the report. sue > > Hi all, > > I just had my first Dexascan...the results were -1.4 > > They said for a woman my age..40...I was in the middle of the " normal " range. > > Any input ? Good, bad? ...unfortunatley I have no previous score to go on.... > > Also, Having had this surgery, how often would you suggest I get tested? > > It only cost $50.00 so even if my Insurance has a limit on how often, I will just pay myself if needed > > Thanks, > > Tricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2003 Report Share Posted March 30, 2003 why was it only $50? was it one of those mobile units or health fairs? are you sure it was a true bone density scan using dual radiometry? dexascan? did they test your elbow? ankle? hip? neck? or spine? you see most places charge in the $400 range for a true dexascan and your hip and spine are tested. you get a T score and Z score. usually a number in the -1.something is osteopenia. and -2.something is osteoporosis. even with nothing to compare it to, from what i know, i question what you had done and the results to know if you are normal bone density or not. normal range on a dexascan is .0 to .9 i would call and get a copy of the report. sue > > Hi all, > > I just had my first Dexascan...the results were -1.4 > > They said for a woman my age..40...I was in the middle of the " normal " range. > > Any input ? Good, bad? ...unfortunatley I have no previous score to go on.... > > Also, Having had this surgery, how often would you suggest I get tested? > > It only cost $50.00 so even if my Insurance has a limit on how often, I will just pay myself if needed > > Thanks, > > Tricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2003 Report Share Posted March 30, 2003 In this neighborhood, they run around $200 and a few more (like $25) to have it read. That's the full lie-down-on-a-table type. Thanks, Vitalady, Inc. T www.vitalady.com If you are interested in PayPal, please click here: https://www.paypal.com/affil/pal=orders%40vitalady.com Re: Dexascan results > why was it only $50? was it one of those mobile units or health fairs? are > you sure it was a true bone density scan using dual radiometry? dexascan? > did they test your elbow? ankle? hip? neck? or spine? > you see most places charge in the $400 range for a true dexascan and your > hip and spine are tested. you get a T score and Z score. usually a number in > the -1.something is osteopenia. > and -2.something is osteoporosis. > even with nothing to compare it to, from what i know, i question what you > had done and the results to know if you are normal bone density or not. > normal range on a dexascan is .0 to .9 > i would call and get a copy of the report. > sue > > > > > > > Hi all, > > > > I just had my first Dexascan...the results were -1.4 > > > > They said for a woman my age..40...I was in the middle of the > " normal " range. > > > > Any input ? Good, bad? ...unfortunatley I have no previous score to go > on.... > > > > Also, Having had this surgery, how often would you suggest I get tested? > > > > It only cost $50.00 so even if my Insurance has a limit on how often, I > will just pay myself if needed > > > > Thanks, > > > > Tricia > > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2003 Report Share Posted March 30, 2003 In this neighborhood, they run around $200 and a few more (like $25) to have it read. That's the full lie-down-on-a-table type. Thanks, Vitalady, Inc. T www.vitalady.com If you are interested in PayPal, please click here: https://www.paypal.com/affil/pal=orders%40vitalady.com Re: Dexascan results > why was it only $50? was it one of those mobile units or health fairs? are > you sure it was a true bone density scan using dual radiometry? dexascan? > did they test your elbow? ankle? hip? neck? or spine? > you see most places charge in the $400 range for a true dexascan and your > hip and spine are tested. you get a T score and Z score. usually a number in > the -1.something is osteopenia. > and -2.something is osteoporosis. > even with nothing to compare it to, from what i know, i question what you > had done and the results to know if you are normal bone density or not. > normal range on a dexascan is .0 to .9 > i would call and get a copy of the report. > sue > > > > > > > Hi all, > > > > I just had my first Dexascan...the results were -1.4 > > > > They said for a woman my age..40...I was in the middle of the > " normal " range. > > > > Any input ? Good, bad? ...unfortunatley I have no previous score to go > on.... > > > > Also, Having had this surgery, how often would you suggest I get tested? > > > > It only cost $50.00 so even if my Insurance has a limit on how often, I > will just pay myself if needed > > > > Thanks, > > > > Tricia > > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2003 Report Share Posted March 31, 2003 Mine was about $300. I'm due again in June. I had mild osteopenia last time, and my doc wanted me on Evista. Me bad because I wanted to experiment on myself by switching from carbonate to citrate before I start on the other stuff, just to see. Of course, I'll let you know. in NJ ***************** > In this neighborhood, they run around $200 and a few more (like $25) to have it read. That's the full lie-down-on-a-table type. > > > Thanks, > > > Vitalady, Inc. T > www.vitalady.com > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2003 Report Share Posted March 31, 2003 Mine was about $300. I'm due again in June. I had mild osteopenia last time, and my doc wanted me on Evista. Me bad because I wanted to experiment on myself by switching from carbonate to citrate before I start on the other stuff, just to see. Of course, I'll let you know. in NJ ***************** > In this neighborhood, they run around $200 and a few more (like $25) to have it read. That's the full lie-down-on-a-table type. > > > Thanks, > > > Vitalady, Inc. T > www.vitalady.com > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2003 Report Share Posted March 31, 2003 Yes, the lie-on-the-table one. Many insurance companies are now covering them as routine care, like mammo's & pap smears. Check with your company. in NJ *********************** > > Should I ask for the full body , lie on the table one? Probably means I am worse off than I think, huh? > Thanks, > Tricia > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2003 Report Share Posted March 31, 2003 Yes, the lie-on-the-table one. Many insurance companies are now covering them as routine care, like mammo's & pap smears. Check with your company. in NJ *********************** > > Should I ask for the full body , lie on the table one? Probably means I am worse off than I think, huh? > Thanks, > Tricia > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2003 Report Share Posted March 31, 2003 Short of taking drugs to retard demineralization and/or re-build bones, you can try to take loads of calcium ***AND*** Vitamin D (needed to absorb the calcium) and/or get plenty of sunlight exposure (~20 minutes/day, so that the body can produce its own Vitamin D). ALSO, weight-bearing exercise makes the bones want to bulk back up. One of the best weight-bearing exercises is walking. Weight training exercises (e.g., machines in a gym) is also good. But, walking is by far the easiest and one of the best. As for the HMO with RnY exclusion question, if you can get routine blood work, and if your PTH (parathyroid hormone--causes the bones to release calcium needed to maintain other vital bodily functions) elevated, that in itself is sufficient reason to order a DEXAscan. --Steve At 6:39 AM -0800 3/31/03, wrote: >should I assume tha I am in the range to >have...Osteopinia....thinning bones and should be on something? What >works best for us at this point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2003 Report Share Posted March 31, 2003 Short of taking drugs to retard demineralization and/or re-build bones, you can try to take loads of calcium ***AND*** Vitamin D (needed to absorb the calcium) and/or get plenty of sunlight exposure (~20 minutes/day, so that the body can produce its own Vitamin D). ALSO, weight-bearing exercise makes the bones want to bulk back up. One of the best weight-bearing exercises is walking. Weight training exercises (e.g., machines in a gym) is also good. But, walking is by far the easiest and one of the best. As for the HMO with RnY exclusion question, if you can get routine blood work, and if your PTH (parathyroid hormone--causes the bones to release calcium needed to maintain other vital bodily functions) elevated, that in itself is sufficient reason to order a DEXAscan. --Steve At 6:39 AM -0800 3/31/03, wrote: >should I assume tha I am in the range to >have...Osteopinia....thinning bones and should be on something? What >works best for us at this point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2003 Report Share Posted March 31, 2003 Steve Goldstein wrote: get plenty of sunlight exposure (20 minutes/day, so that the body can produce its own Vitamin D). That depends on where you live. If you live above the Mason Dixon line, the sunlight is less powerful. Ray Hooks For WLS nutrition info, visit http://www.bariatricsupplementsystem.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2003 Report Share Posted March 31, 2003 Steve Goldstein wrote: get plenty of sunlight exposure (20 minutes/day, so that the body can produce its own Vitamin D). That depends on where you live. If you live above the Mason Dixon line, the sunlight is less powerful. Ray Hooks For WLS nutrition info, visit http://www.bariatricsupplementsystem.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2003 Report Share Posted March 31, 2003 and what if you live in Alaska? Pope 264/162 Re: Dexascan results > Steve Goldstein wrote: > > get plenty of sunlight exposure (20 minutes/day, so that the body can > produce its own Vitamin D). > > That depends on where you live. If you live above the Mason Dixon line, > the sunlight is less powerful. > > Ray Hooks > For WLS nutrition info, visit > http://www.bariatricsupplementsystem.com > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2003 Report Share Posted March 31, 2003 and what if you live in Alaska? Pope 264/162 Re: Dexascan results > Steve Goldstein wrote: > > get plenty of sunlight exposure (20 minutes/day, so that the body can > produce its own Vitamin D). > > That depends on where you live. If you live above the Mason Dixon line, > the sunlight is less powerful. > > Ray Hooks > For WLS nutrition info, visit > http://www.bariatricsupplementsystem.com > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2003 Report Share Posted March 31, 2003 The strength of the sun rays to Alaska is very weak. you would have to stay out in the sun a much longer period of time to absorb enough sunlight for your body to manufacture sufficient amounts of vitamin D. Ray Hooks For WLS nutrition info, visit http://www.bariatricsupplementsystem.com Pope wrote: > > and what if you live in Alaska? > > Pope > 264/162 > > Re: Dexascan results > > > Steve Goldstein wrote: > > > > get plenty of sunlight exposure (20 minutes/day, so that the body can > > produce its own Vitamin D). > > > > That depends on where you live. If you live above the Mason Dixon line, > > the sunlight is less powerful. > > > > Ray Hooks > > For WLS nutrition info, visit > > http://www.bariatricsupplementsystem.com > > > > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2003 Report Share Posted March 31, 2003 The strength of the sun rays to Alaska is very weak. you would have to stay out in the sun a much longer period of time to absorb enough sunlight for your body to manufacture sufficient amounts of vitamin D. Ray Hooks For WLS nutrition info, visit http://www.bariatricsupplementsystem.com Pope wrote: > > and what if you live in Alaska? > > Pope > 264/162 > > Re: Dexascan results > > > Steve Goldstein wrote: > > > > get plenty of sunlight exposure (20 minutes/day, so that the body can > > produce its own Vitamin D). > > > > That depends on where you live. If you live above the Mason Dixon line, > > the sunlight is less powerful. > > > > Ray Hooks > > For WLS nutrition info, visit > > http://www.bariatricsupplementsystem.com > > > > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2003 Report Share Posted March 31, 2003 At 5:15 PM -0900 3/31/03, Pope wrote: >and what if you live in Alaska? You're screwed unless you take plenty of water-miscible Vitamin D (as in Allergy Brand or ADEKs). --Steve > > Pope >264/162 > > Re: Dexascan results > > >> Steve Goldstein wrote: >> >> get plenty of sunlight exposure (20 minutes/day, so that the body can > > produce its own Vitamin D). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2003 Report Share Posted March 31, 2003 At 5:15 PM -0900 3/31/03, Pope wrote: >and what if you live in Alaska? You're screwed unless you take plenty of water-miscible Vitamin D (as in Allergy Brand or ADEKs). --Steve > > Pope >264/162 > > Re: Dexascan results > > >> Steve Goldstein wrote: >> >> get plenty of sunlight exposure (20 minutes/day, so that the body can > > produce its own Vitamin D). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2003 Report Share Posted March 31, 2003 Us way far distals came out the chute on dry form A, D, E. The ADEKS don't begin to touch us. But they're prolly fine for proximals. In WA, I think we have less sun than AK. I mean, we do have our annual Sun Festival, of course, July 32. Thanks, Vitalady, Inc. T www.vitalady.com If you are interested in PayPal, please click here: https://www.paypal.com/affil/pal=orders%40vitalady.com Re: Dexascan results > > > > > >> Steve Goldstein wrote: > >> > >> get plenty of sunlight exposure (20 minutes/day, so that the body can > > > produce its own Vitamin D). > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2003 Report Share Posted March 31, 2003 Us way far distals came out the chute on dry form A, D, E. The ADEKS don't begin to touch us. But they're prolly fine for proximals. In WA, I think we have less sun than AK. I mean, we do have our annual Sun Festival, of course, July 32. Thanks, Vitalady, Inc. T www.vitalady.com If you are interested in PayPal, please click here: https://www.paypal.com/affil/pal=orders%40vitalady.com Re: Dexascan results > > > > > >> Steve Goldstein wrote: > >> > >> get plenty of sunlight exposure (20 minutes/day, so that the body can > > > produce its own Vitamin D). > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 1, 2003 Report Share Posted April 1, 2003 > The strength of the sun rays to Alaska is very weak. you would have to > stay out in the sun a much longer period of time to absorb enough > sunlight for your body to manufacture sufficient amounts of vitamin D. ******************************************************* I want to point something out here. I live in Denmark, about equal latitude as Alaska. Yes, it is true the rays aren't as strong here...I'm a Florida girl. I must say though, the ozone is much thinner towards the poles. Longer time in the sun will only give you sun poisoning. Last year, I got a very mild sunburn. Trust me, I've had some duzzies when I was younger..lobster looking. Anyway, the effects from the mild sunburn were horrible. I thought I would crawl out of my skin! Vitamin D in a suppliment is deffinately better in the far North. Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 1, 2003 Report Share Posted April 1, 2003 > The strength of the sun rays to Alaska is very weak. you would have to > stay out in the sun a much longer period of time to absorb enough > sunlight for your body to manufacture sufficient amounts of vitamin D. ******************************************************* I want to point something out here. I live in Denmark, about equal latitude as Alaska. Yes, it is true the rays aren't as strong here...I'm a Florida girl. I must say though, the ozone is much thinner towards the poles. Longer time in the sun will only give you sun poisoning. Last year, I got a very mild sunburn. Trust me, I've had some duzzies when I was younger..lobster looking. Anyway, the effects from the mild sunburn were horrible. I thought I would crawl out of my skin! Vitamin D in a suppliment is deffinately better in the far North. Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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