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A member asked:
How do i know bone meds are working, without having to wait 2 more yrs for nxt dexa. i cannot afford to lose anymore density.
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Recommendation: The recommendations by the experts is for two years after initiation of appropriate therapy to increase bone mineralization.If performed sooner than recommended the insurance companies will not pay for the study unless some circumstance occurs such as additional fractures or on new medication promoting demineralization.Usually proper therapy for mineralization slowly betters situation.
Answered 10/4/2016
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