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Think you have osteoporosis. my wrist is smaller than before?

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Go get tested: It could be anything but if you are worried about osteoporosis, the best way to know is to get tested with a DXA scan.

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Answered 2/13/2015

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