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Dexa scan and osteopenia
Hi, i got dexa scan as part of my whole body check up in march 2024. It showed tscore of -1.5 and -1.8 at femur neck and femur total. Tscore of spine was -0.5. that time doctor told me to take calcium shelcal and vitamin B12 and said nothing is serious. My vitamin D was normal. I now have some backpain, leg pain at times from hips. Got physiotherapy done and it got better but returns if i stop exercise. My body joints feel stiff sometimes and have neck pain and knee pain with activities too.I'm concerned if my osteopenia progressed too soon. Should i get dexa scan done again? I'm only 29 F now. Please guide me. I'm scared if i got osteoporosis or osteopenia worsened. Thank you!
This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate you in detail.
-Control Hypertension, Diabetes, metabolic disorder or epilepsy etc., if there is any.
- Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
- Keep no pillow under the head.
- Avoid painful acts & activities.
- Fomentation with warm water. -Let the part not be exposed cold.
-Do mild exercises for the affected part.- back and lower limbs
-Any way it may be tried,
--. Ugesic (Piroxicam) 20mg 1tab once a day x 5days
--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1tab Once a day x 10 days.
Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines.
--For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital.
-For exercises you may visit my YouTube channel-
'Dr NCgupta'
-Wish you a quick recovery & good health
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it is free.
Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho)
DMC 3624
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Hello.The back pain might be due to a variety of reasons including prolonged sitting.The Osteopenia usually does not progress this fast.
The neck and knee pain might be due lack of exercise and stiffness.
Next Steps
I don't feel there is a need to repeat DEXA scan.
You do need a few more blood tests though.
Health Tips
You should continue exercises for your back.
Avoid prolonged sitting and forward bending.
Please consult a doctor for better evaluation and treatment plan.
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