Q: what is the lowest osteoporosis t-score on the dxa scan.?

< -2.5 requires tx: What is important is that a t-score < -2.5 is considered significant, and requires treatment.

Q: my t-score is low. what are the things i should do or shouldn't do?

Weight bearing. : Not sure why T-score measured at such young age. Makes me wonder if you have some predisposition to low t score. If so, risk factors should be identified and treated specifically. If this was measured just because, treatment should be regular wt bearing exercise plus a good diet with calcium approx 600 mg twice a day and vit d approx 800 mg daily. Repeat bmd in a few yrs to eval efficacy.

Q: in simple terms, what is a t-score? nothing to add but it's making me.

This : This is the way we describe how your bone density compares with average people your age and sex. Anything less than -2.5 is considered the disease osteoporosis. Scores between -1.0 and -2.5 is osteopenia. There are treatment options in both categories. The most important thing you can do for your bone health is to stay active.

Q: my t score was -2.3 (41 years old, female). is this serious? what does it mean?

Osteoporosis: If this was a bone scan or DEXA scan that indicates you have osteoporosis. I would discuss with your doctor as to how to mitigate or improve this.

Q: which age group would normally be associated with a t-score of -3.5 or a z score of -2.4? i am 53 and these are mine after 2yrs of meds & ooph.

Z score is age based: Z score is comparing the patient's bone mineral density to the average of a group of age, ethnicity and gender matched normals. T score compares to a 30 yo normals of the same gender and ethnicity. For all females in the us (no specific ethnicity), according to the cdc, using a z score of -2.4 and age of 50-60, the actual bmd should approx 0.7 g/cc3 which compares to low normal in an over 80 yo.

Q: i know the t-score for osteoporosis is -2.5 but what is the lowest level recorded does it go to -7 or more i am worried incase mine gets any worse.

Osteoporosis: The t-score is not a measurement of actual bone density. It is a statistical comparison of how your bone density compares to normal females. The DEXA scan will measure actual bone density and this can be tracked if necessary.

Q: is a t-score of -3.7 osteo in the spine almost at the end of the score chart, and how dangerous is it? it was at -2.5 two years before ooph & meds?

Not a good score: Clearly, your score is worsening. You should seek the help of a physician who takes special interest in treating osteoporosis. Unfortunately, there are multiple specialities that do this. Try looking through the national osteoporosis foundation website, www.Nof.Org, as they have a doc finder function. If you are outside the us, look for a rheumatologist or endocrinologist that has this interest.

Q: what would cause a spinal t-score of -6.0 in a 28 yr old female? im really scared of my osteoporosis diagnoses! help

Very low LS T-score: A lumbar spine T-score of -6.0 is extremely low, but is difficult to interpret before menopause because the scoring system was designed for postmenopausal women. Young women with a family history of osteoporosis and/or with anorexia nervosa can have T-scores this low. Fortunately, peak (highest) bone mass is not reached until your early 30s, so your bone density can improve with weight gain.

Q: with a t-score of minus 3.5 in spine is there any hope for recovery, and to what extent, and what is the normal care for someone in my position?

Needs evaluation: A T-score of -3.5 in your age group is very low. You should have evaluation to see if there is a secondary cause for bone loss (other than menopause). You will need treatment with calcium and vitamin d, and likely should be on an antiresorptive medication to prevent further bone loss.

Q: my mom is 61 years. t-score - 2,7. what drugs should be used for osteoporosis ?

Many 2 choose. .: ..from. The proper 1 depends on many factors. Including family history, history of prior fractures, and age is always a factor in the decision making. All have pros &amp; cons, so C an internist who specializes in treating osteoporosis/osteopenia.Hosteopenia.Have a discussion of Rx choices &amp; make Ur decision on hes/her recommendations.

Question 1

what is the lowest  osteoporosis t-score on the dxa scan.?

Accepted Answer

< -2.5 requires tx: What is important is that a t-score < -2.5 is considered significant, and requires treatment.

Question 2

my t-score is low. what are the things i should do or shouldn't do?

Accepted Answer

Weight bearing. : Not sure why T-score measured at such young age. Makes me wonder if you have some predisposition to low t score. If so, risk factors should be identified and treated specifically.  If this was measured just because, treatment should be regular wt bearing exercise plus a good diet with calcium approx 600 mg twice a day and vit d approx 800 mg daily. Repeat bmd in a few yrs to eval efficacy.

Question 3

in simple terms, what is a t-score? nothing to add but it's making me.

Accepted Answer

This : This is the way we describe how your bone density compares with average people your age and sex.  Anything less than -2.5 is considered the disease osteoporosis.  Scores between -1.0 and -2.5 is osteopenia.  There are treatment options in both categories.  The most important thing you can do for your bone health is to stay active.

Question 4

my t score was -2.3 (41 years old, female). is this serious? what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

Osteoporosis: If this was a bone scan or DEXA scan that indicates you have osteoporosis.  I would discuss with your doctor  as to how to mitigate or improve this.

Question 5

which age group would normally be associated with a t-score of -3.5 or a z score of -2.4?  i am 53 and these are mine after 2yrs of meds & ooph.

Accepted Answer

Z score is age based: Z score is comparing the patient's bone mineral density to the average of a group of age, ethnicity and gender matched normals.

T score compares to a 30 yo normals of the same gender and ethnicity.

For all females in the us (no specific ethnicity), according to the cdc, using a z score of -2.4 and age of 50-60, the actual bmd should approx 0.7 g/cc3 which compares to low normal in an over 80 yo.

Question 6

i know the t-score for osteoporosis is -2.5 but what is the lowest level recorded does it go to -7 or more i am worried incase mine gets any worse.

Accepted Answer

Osteoporosis: The t-score is not a measurement of actual bone density.  It is a statistical comparison of how your bone density compares to normal females.   The DEXA scan will measure actual bone density and this can be tracked if necessary.

Question 7

is a t-score of -3.7 osteo in the spine almost at the end of the score chart, and how dangerous is it? it was at -2.5 two years before ooph & meds?

Accepted Answer

Not a good score: Clearly, your score is worsening. You should seek the help of a physician who takes special interest in treating osteoporosis. Unfortunately, there are multiple specialities that do this. Try looking through the national osteoporosis foundation website, www.Nof.Org, as they have a doc finder function. If you are outside the us, look for a rheumatologist or endocrinologist that has this interest.

Question 8

what would cause a spinal t-score of -6.0 in a 28 yr old female? im really scared of my osteoporosis diagnoses! help

Accepted Answer

Very low LS T-score: A lumbar spine T-score of -6.0 is extremely low, but is difficult to interpret before menopause because the scoring system was designed for postmenopausal women.  Young women with a family history of osteoporosis and/or with anorexia nervosa can have T-scores this low.  Fortunately, peak (highest) bone mass is not reached until your early 30s, so your bone density can improve with weight gain.

Question 9

with a t-score of minus 3.5 in spine is there any hope for recovery, and to what extent, and what is the normal care for someone in my position?

Accepted Answer

Needs evaluation: A T-score of -3.5 in your age group is very low. You should have evaluation to see if there is a secondary cause for bone loss (other than menopause). You will need treatment with calcium and vitamin d, and likely should be on an antiresorptive medication to prevent further bone loss.

Question 10

my mom is 61 years. t-score  - 2,7. what drugs should be used for osteoporosis ?

Accepted Answer

Many 2 choose. .: ..from. The proper 1 depends on many factors. Including family history, history of prior fractures, and age is always a factor in the decision making. All have pros &amp; cons, so C an internist who specializes in treating osteoporosis/osteopenia.Hosteopenia.Have a discussion of Rx choices &amp; make Ur decision on hes/her recommendations.

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What is the lowest osteoporosis t-score on the dxa scan.?

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My t-score is low. what are the things i should do or shouldn't do?

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In simple terms, what is a t-score? nothing to add but it's making me.

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My t score was -2.3 (41 years old, female). is this serious? what does it mean?

A member asked:

Which age group would normally be associated with a t-score of -3.5 or a z score of -2.4? i am 53 and these are mine after 2yrs of meds & ooph.

A member asked:

I know the t-score for osteoporosis is -2.5 but what is the lowest level recorded does it go to -7 or more i am worried incase mine gets any worse.

A member asked:

Is a t-score of -3.7 osteo in the spine almost at the end of the score chart, and how dangerous is it? it was at -2.5 two years before ooph & meds?

A member asked:

What would cause a spinal t-score of -6.0 in a 28 yr old female? im really scared of my osteoporosis diagnoses! help

A member asked:

With a t-score of minus 3.5 in spine is there any hope for recovery, and to what extent, and what is the normal care for someone in my position?

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My mom is 61 years. t-score - 2,7. what drugs should be used for osteoporosis ?

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