Soft bones?

M0nica

'soft' bones sounds like old fashioned doctor speak for osteoporosis.

I would be asking for, no demanding, a DEXA scan to show exactly what my bone density is.

Yes, so would I.

I had an unexplained, quite severe fracture, then a DEXA scan but apparently no osteoporosis so it's a mystery. I was advised to take over-the-counter calcium tablets anyway.

If you have osteoporosis there are treatments available.

I thought DEXA scans were offered routinely after breaking a bone, but perhaps it depends on age (and possibly location).

'soft' bones sounds like old fashioned doctor speak for osteoporosis.

I would be asking for, no demanding, a DEXA scan to show exactly what my bone density is.

Sorry to hear about your wrist, sounds like a really painful accident. It's good you're taking vitamin D now, but I agree with others here that it might be worth asking your GP for a bone density (DEXA) scan. That would give a clearer picture of whether it's osteopenia or osteoporosis and help guide any treatment.

Ask you doctor for a bone density scan. I had a bad fall a couple of years ago. I didn't break anything but it did feel like I had such was the impact. If you have family members with osteoporosis it strengthens your request. I asked for a scan recently and it showed I had a lower bone density that they like so I, too, am on Vitamin D and Calcium to prevent it getting worse. Also, if you have lost height - e.g. can't reach easily a shelf you could - then that's a red flag for doctor. Good luck.

You will benifit from a Bone Scan, you will then know what extra supplements you might need. You GP should be able to arrange it?

I don’t know if a blood test would show anything bone related. I now have osteopenia,( a kind of osteoporosis lite), and took Alendronate for a number of years. Now I take Vitamin D and calcium tablets and was advised to do weight bearing exercises.

Could it be a post menopausal symptom? Can I increase my bone density at my age?