Ladies don’t forget your bones

[PurplePower]

I just scheduled a bone density test. Do you get those? I’m having the bone density and annual mammogram at the same time.

 

[PeppermintPatty]

I had one a few years ago.

 

[LadyEmeraude]

Since turning 55 I have the DXA/Bone Density Exam every third year,
and as to monitor the progression of my Osteoporosis.

 

[Muskrat]

I will never get a bone density test. I know the causes of calcium depletion and use diet and exercise to combat the inevitable decrease in bone density. There would be no purpose in a test. Would never never never take the medications prescribed either.

 

[dobielvr]

I just scheduled a bone density test. Do you get those? I’m having the bone density and annual mammogram at the same time.

I'm sooo overdue for both....my PCP's assistant just gave me another appt slip for the mammo this morning when I saw her. I'm too embarrassed to say how long it's been.

 

[CallMeKate]

Please don't throw anything at me, but every time I see this thread title, I think of this. (And silliness aside, thank you for the reminder about the density test.)

 

[JustBonee]

Please don't throw anything at me, but every time I see this thread title, I think of this. (And silliness aside, thank you for the reminder about the density test.)

"It's got a good beat, and it’s good to dance to”. …lol .. old Dick Clark saying

 

[JustBonee]

Had a bone density test about 10 years ago … I wouldn’t do it again. Just me, but I don’t feel a need to do it.

 

[Kadee]

Only recently had a bone density test ….and thankfully it was excellent
Dr said he credits it to our active / healthy lifestyle …

 

[Ruthanne]

I just scheduled a bone density test. Do you get those? I’m having the bone density and annual mammogram at the same time.

I haven't had that test in probably 15 years.

 

[AnneTeak]

dem bones dem bones dem bones
i refuse the test

 

[January]

it isnt just ladies - the bone density scan is recomended for everyone over 70 here. (and some other risk factors)

not being over 70 and having none of the other risk factors, I have not had one done myself.

 

[PurplePower]

Please don't throw anything at me, but every time I see this thread title, I think of this. (And silliness aside, thank you for the reminder about the density test.)

Then there’s this Disney classic from 1929!

 

[PurplePower]

Only recently had a bone density test ….and thankfully it was excellent
Dr said he credits it to our active / healthy lifestyle …

Great news! I’m sure I’ll be fine, but as it won’t cost me anything and a friend urged me to get one, I’m having it done. Didn’t realize I had one in 2021, I thought it was longer. I just had X-rays of both shoulders and other than some small bone spurs, there was no issue.

Not sure about the vehement attitude of some, although my neighbor smokes like a chimney and drinks like a fish and won’t have any kind of medical tests done. To each his own, I guess.

I do refuse the annual Medicare “wellness check.” That’s just silly.

 

[Kadee]

Great news! I’m sure I’ll be fine, but as it won’t cost me anything and a friend urged me to get one, I’m having it done. Didn’t realize I had one in 2021, I thought it was longer. I just had X-rays of both shoulders and other than some small bone spurs, there was no issue.

Not sure about the vehement attitude of some, although my neighbor smokes like a chimney and drinks like a fish and won’t have any kind of medical tests done. To each his own, I guess.

I do refuse the annual Medicare “wellness check.” That’s just silly.

I’ve also refused the yearly wellness check we are offered here in Australia once you turn 70 , ( I’m 79)

@PurplePower

I’ve been seeing the same GP for 38 years and when he bought it up I should see the nurse …and i asked why ? And said very politely ..Doc ….my number one thing that raises my BP is sitting in a drs waiting room ….so no …if I was ill …having falls … had diabetes … or some other illness… I’d see the nurse, but I’d just be taking up an appointment someone else may need more than me.

 

[PurplePower]

I’ve also refused the yearly wellness check we are offered here in Australia once you turn 70 , ( I’m 79)

@PurplePower

I’ve been seeing the same GP for 38 years and when he bought it up I should see the nurse …and i asked why ? And said very politely ..Doc ….my number one thing that raises my BP is sitting in a drs waiting room ….so no …if I was ill …having falls … had diabetes … or some other illness… I’d see the nurse, but I’d just be taking up an appointment someone else may need more than me.

You don’t need to justify your decisions.