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: 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: 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: 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.

Q: with an osteoporosis t-score of -3.5 spine at the age of 53, can i expect a normal life? or am i going to worsen greatly. i am on strontium ranelate

Your T-score: Shows significant bone loss in the spine and increased risk for fractures. Since strontium ranelate is not approved for use in the U.S., very few american doctors have much experience with the drug. Check w/your prescribing physician.

Q: all osteoporosis blood and urine work up from endocrinologist normal any other ideas on what would cause t-score of -6 in a 28 yr old female?

T-score at -6!: That is an extremely high T-score for any person, independent of age. Are you sure that the T-score was correct as reported? If so, please immediately see an Orthopedist. He/she will be stunned by the result and will carefully look at the data. There is almost certainly an error somewhere. If the bone density data is indeed correct you must very quickly see an Endocrinologist. Let me know result

Q: i have osteoporosis ( t-score 3.5). my physical therapist advices me to lift heavy weights (20 kg) while bending forward and on my trunk, am i at risk?

Osteoporosis: Exercise program for osteoporosis should be extension based and avoidance of weighted flexion exercises is advised. Flexion exercises put you at risk for compression fracture. Should emphasize neutral spine and extension based exercises.

Q: is my level of osteoporosis bad with t score of -2.7 spine, -2.5 femoral neck & -1.6 total hip? need medications? prior scores -2.9, -2.6, -2.1or can just continue ca+d3 &exercise till osteopenia level. wary of meds wt worse side effects. no fx so fa?

: This is osteopenia with borderline osteoporosis. The numbers are slightly improved from prior studies and though the significance of this is arguable they clearly have not worsened. Based on the provided information your current regimen is effective and medication is an option but not required. To guide you, if possible get a FRAX calculation for a 10 year risk of hip and other major fractures.

Q: male 30, osteoporosis. t- score at left femur neck is -2.5 with bmd at 0.747 g/cm2. can it be cured? on cal, vit d3 and ibandronic acid medication.

Wow: that is quite unusually bad. Congenital bone problems (familial ricketts) or liver or kidney disease, abnormality of minerals abnormal hormones (hyperparathyroidism) or other secondary cause would be reasonable to look into. In which case, yes, could be cured.

Q: are osteoporosis and cppd related? my lumbar spine t-score is -3.2 and i recently had a bad episode of cppd at base of thumb.

Not directly: The only way i can see a direct connection is that patients with cppd may be treated with a steroid to decrease inflammation and that could lower bone density if steroids are used on a constant basis. I would get treatment for your osteoporosis and treatment for your cppd.

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

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 3

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 4

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.

Question 5

with an osteoporosis t-score of -3.5 spine at the age of 53, can i expect a normal life? or am i going to worsen greatly.  i am on strontium ranelate

Accepted Answer

Your T-score: Shows significant bone loss in the spine and increased risk for fractures. Since strontium ranelate is not approved for use in the U.S., very few  american doctors have much experience with the drug. Check w/your prescribing physician.

Question 6

all osteoporosis blood and urine work up from endocrinologist normal any other ideas on what would cause t-score of -6 in a 28 yr old female?

Accepted Answer

T-score at -6!: That is an extremely high T-score for any person, independent of age.
Are you sure that the T-score was correct as reported?
If so, please immediately see an Orthopedist. He/she will be stunned by the result and will carefully look at the data. There is almost certainly an error somewhere.

If the bone density data is indeed correct you must very quickly see an Endocrinologist.

Let me know result

Question 7

i have osteoporosis ( t-score 3.5). my physical therapist advices me to lift heavy weights (20 kg) while bending forward and on my trunk, am i at risk?

Accepted Answer

Osteoporosis: Exercise program for osteoporosis should be extension based and avoidance of weighted flexion exercises is advised. Flexion exercises put you at risk for compression fracture. Should emphasize neutral spine and extension based exercises.

Question 8

is my level of osteoporosis bad with t score of -2.7 spine, -2.5 femoral neck & -1.6 total hip? need medications? prior scores -2.9, -2.6, -2.1or can just continue ca+d3 &exercise till osteopenia level. wary of meds wt worse side effects. no fx so fa?

Accepted Answer

: This is osteopenia with borderline osteoporosis. The numbers are slightly improved from prior studies and though the significance of this is arguable they clearly have not worsened. Based on the provided information your current regimen is effective and medication is an option but not required. To guide you, if possible get a FRAX calculation for a 10 year risk of hip and other major fractures.

Question 9

male 30, osteoporosis. t- score at left femur neck is -2.5 with bmd at 0.747 g/cm2. can it be cured? on cal, vit d3 and ibandronic acid medication.

Accepted Answer

Wow: that is quite unusually bad. Congenital bone problems (familial ricketts) or liver or kidney disease, abnormality of minerals abnormal hormones (hyperparathyroidism) or other secondary cause would be reasonable to look into. In which case, yes, could be cured.

Question 10

are osteoporosis and cppd related? my lumbar spine t-score is -3.2 and i recently had a bad episode of cppd at base of thumb.

Accepted Answer

Not directly: The only way i can see a direct connection is that patients with cppd may be treated with a steroid to decrease inflammation and that could lower bone density if steroids are used on a constant basis. I would get treatment for your osteoporosis and treatment for your cppd.

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

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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.

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

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

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With an osteoporosis t-score of -3.5 spine at the age of 53, can i expect a normal life? or am i going to worsen greatly. i am on strontium ranelate

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All osteoporosis blood and urine work up from endocrinologist normal any other ideas on what would cause t-score of -6 in a 28 yr old female?

A member asked:

I have osteoporosis ( t-score 3.5). my physical therapist advices me to lift heavy weights (20 kg) while bending forward and on my trunk, am i at risk?

A member asked:

Is my level of osteoporosis bad with t score of -2.7 spine, -2.5 femoral neck & -1.6 total hip? need medications? prior scores -2.9, -2.6, -2.1or can just continue ca+d3 &exercise till osteopenia level. wary of meds wt worse side effects. no fx so fa?

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Male 30, osteoporosis. t- score at left femur neck is -2.5 with bmd at 0.747 g/cm2. can it be cured? on cal, vit d3 and ibandronic acid medication.

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Are osteoporosis and cppd related? my lumbar spine t-score is -3.2 and i recently had a bad episode of cppd at base of thumb.

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