{"id":6414,"date":"2020-11-17T17:00:08","date_gmt":"2020-11-17T22:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/food4healthybones.com\/?p=6414"},"modified":"2024-03-30T04:49:16","modified_gmt":"2024-03-30T08:49:16","slug":"dxa-and-tbs-bone-tests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/food4healthybones.com\/blog\/dxa-and-tbs-bone-tests\/","title":{"rendered":"My DXA 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

My latest DXA and TBS report.  As a reminder, I was diagnosed with osteopenia in 2005 and given a script for Fosamax. I declined.  My intention was to implement my 6 pillars for bone health for a better outcome: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Calcium and mineral rich-foods<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Researched supplements (I get my calcium through food)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Weight bearing exercise<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Stress reduction<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Sleep hygiene<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Bringing joy to my everyday<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    I took my 90 minutes pilgrimage to Hospital of The University of Pennsylvania. DXA during Covid of course had its moments. Masks, temperature testing, hand sanitizer, distancing...we all know the necessary Covid drill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

    Below I\u2019m positioned so that my ankles are pointing inward which guarantees a proper reading of the hips. Clearly not a \u201cglam\u201d shot but hopefully you get the message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"Irma<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Great outcome for my hips and spine all going in the right direction over time.  Note the colors in the reports....GREEN!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    My Spine - TBS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Below is the Trabecular Bone Score or TBS of my spine. Simply put, the TBS measures the inner bones, while DXA measures the outer bone. Color falls into the green<\/span> <\/strong>normal area. Inner bones look good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"Trabecular<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    My Spine - DXA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Below is my DXA for my spine measurement. It also falls into the green<\/span><\/strong> (normal) section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    My Hip - DXA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Also measures in the green<\/span> <\/strong>normal range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    My Tracking Chart<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The chart below shows the type of machine used. Each machine has a serial number. If you\u2019re looking at a DXA comparison it\u2019s important to know the DXA machine and the serial number.  That serial number can usually be found in the lower right corner of your DXA report.  The 2016 ad 2014 were on GE Lunar Prodigy but different machines as shown by the serial numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Yet look at my Forearm numbers\u2026..<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"My<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Suddenly I was in the range for osteoporosis and my doctor suggested I see an endocrinologist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    My Next Steps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Dr. Keith McCormick suggested getting a follow-up CMP (Comprehensive Metabolic Panel) blood test next year.  This test measures calcium levels which I will keep track of.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    He uses blood work for a deeper dive into bone health.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Also, my trusted and generous friend, who has been in the osteoporosis trenches for many decades, suggested I get and track bone markers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n