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My joints crack sometimes,my back did that when i was trying to sleep, on the lifeline screening results it said something about my bones being brittle, i gave a copy to my doctor but she says i have to be 65 to get help for it,or break a bone, im 61?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

First, your joint symptoms are not consistent with osteoporosis or osteopenia which may be implied by the lifeline screening. Please read your lifeline screening result carefully to see if dexa bone scan (bone denstimetry) was included. If osteoporosis was diagnosed dexa bone scan you need to be treated regardless of your age. You can seek a second opinion if your current doctor disagrees.

Answered 2/16/2022

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