Dexa Scan

bowelsafire

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Joined : May 2008

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Posted 5/24/2008 1:23 AM (GMT 0)

I just heard from the doctors office that I need a follow up visit since my Dexa Scan came back that I am at risk of a fracture. I have been on Prednisone since Dec 07 and currently take 10 mg daily. What should I expect when I visit with the doctor next week? Is bone density recoverable? I need to consider the trade off of staying on Prednisone verus the risks of bone density issues. I am not sure what to expect.

jujub

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Posted 5/24/2008 2:46 AM (GMT 0)

Can't really predict what your doctor will do, but possibly start you on a medication to prevent further bone loss, like Fosamax and recommend Calcium/vitamin D supplements and weight bearing exercise.

Hopefully they'll have some suggestions about getting off the Pred. Osteoporosis is only one of several really bad long-term effects of steroid use.

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