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Should i get a bone scan or what for osteopenia?
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A DEXA scan: Is commonly performed to evaluate bone mineralization. See your doctor.
Answered 6/10/2016
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Not bone scan: I think that your are talking about a DXA (or dexa) scan. How do you know you have osteopenia? The DXA scan can help provide a baseline bone mineral density so you can monitor therapy.
Answered 6/10/2016
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DXA: A "dxa" or "dexa" scan is what you are looking for.
Answered 10/4/2016
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