Comments on: Your Complete DEXA Guide https://melioguide.com/osteoporosis-prevention/bone-density-test-preparation/ Exercises for Osteoporosis Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:36:47 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 By: Elizabeth Meertens https://melioguide.com/osteoporosis-prevention/bone-density-test-preparation/#comment-13804 Sun, 06 Dec 2020 21:57:01 +0000 http://melioguide.com/?p=258#comment-13804 Many thanks for your reply. A daily group of exercises as proscribed in your book, + supported by my local physiotherapist, have been of great help.I am back to a good walk and creating once again with clay. The videos have given great and clear directions plus insight and encouragement. What a pity we are not all picked up on our posture in our younger years!
No longer the debilitating pain but after long standing an weary ache reminds me to take it easier. I am very fortunate to have found your website
Much happier with exercises than pills.????
In spite of the times, Covid 19, wishing you and yours a very Happy Christmas.
Liz

]]> By: Margaret Martin https://melioguide.com/osteoporosis-prevention/bone-density-test-preparation/#comment-13803 Sun, 06 Dec 2020 16:30:13 +0000 http://melioguide.com/?p=258#comment-13803 In reply to Elizabeth Meertens.

Hi Elizabeth,
Thank you very much for bravely sharing your story. I apologize for the delay in responding to you.
I am glad you are working with a local physiotherapist, she can fine-tune the exercises based on your current situation.
All the exercises in the Perfect Posture course are safe for you to do. The exercises that are demonstrated from the floor can also be done from a firm bed.
Wishing you all the best for a strong recovery. If you ever visit Ottawa please drop me a line.
Warmly,
Margaret

]]> By: Elizabeth Meertens https://melioguide.com/osteoporosis-prevention/bone-density-test-preparation/#comment-13727 Mon, 28 Sep 2020 14:18:23 +0000 http://melioguide.com/?p=258#comment-13727 Having had extremely bad pain in lower back ( 10 +) 4 months ago. I had thrown out heavy gardening pots etc.involving a twist into a skip, my GP (in The Netherlands) suspected only muscle pain.After enduring more AGONY and A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER AN INCREASE IN PRESCRIBED PAIN KILLERS ,I took it upon myself to go to a physio who realized more was going on and eventually I got an xray showing two widget collapsed discs T11 T10 and T9 looking suspect+ Dexa scan .Now I realize my osteoporosis is worse than 5 years ago but the results comparatively suspect . Not wanting to go onto bisphosphonates for various reasons I am sticking to my physiotherapist who I have shown your Exercises for Bones Book and with which I am very happy with. I have also purchased your video programme for better posture in 30 days but I guess there I have to be critical what exercises to undertake . My SI joints t are now the issue regarding pain. Any tips more than welcome. Your manner of presentation is great. I would be knocking on your door if Canada was not so far from The Netherlands.

]]> By: Richard Martin https://melioguide.com/osteoporosis-prevention/bone-density-test-preparation/#comment-13344 Sun, 29 Sep 2019 17:54:47 +0000 http://melioguide.com/?p=258#comment-13344 In reply to Darla Enright.

Hi Darla. Thanks for pointing that out. We are aware of that but decided to stay with “DEXA” for the article because people still use that when they search on the internet.

]]> By: Darla Enright https://melioguide.com/osteoporosis-prevention/bone-density-test-preparation/#comment-13343 Sun, 29 Sep 2019 15:11:23 +0000 http://melioguide.com/?p=258#comment-13343 Good information here. According to the ISCD guidelines, the acronym of DEXA is now DXA.

]]> By: Richard Martin https://melioguide.com/osteoporosis-prevention/bone-density-test-preparation/#comment-13338 Thu, 26 Sep 2019 14:40:59 +0000 http://melioguide.com/?p=258#comment-13338 In reply to susan skoda.

Hi Susan: Your physician or other health provider would use the FRAX. Margaret wrote a comprehensive post on the FRAX. You can read it here: http://melioguide.com/frax/

]]> By: susan skoda https://melioguide.com/osteoporosis-prevention/bone-density-test-preparation/#comment-13334 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 19:03:29 +0000 http://melioguide.com/?p=258#comment-13334 Thank you for the excellent and comprehensive article. Since I had a Bone Density 18 months ago and will be due in May, I do not recall anyone informing me to hold my Calcium intake for 24 hours or did they measure my height and compare that measurement during the years or did anyone determine the trabicular bone score. When is a FRAX done? Who would be the person to request that all these measures be performed?

]]> By: Richard Martin https://melioguide.com/osteoporosis-prevention/bone-density-test-preparation/#comment-13333 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 17:03:57 +0000 http://melioguide.com/?p=258#comment-13333 In reply to Jennifer Gale McCulloch.

Hi Jennifer. Thank you for your comment and for following us. We are thrilled to hear that you like the DEXA guide.

]]> By: Jennifer Gale McCulloch https://melioguide.com/osteoporosis-prevention/bone-density-test-preparation/#comment-13332 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 16:51:11 +0000 http://melioguide.com/?p=258#comment-13332 Been waiting for a long time for a comprehensive article on the aspects of DEXA and osteoporosis. Thank you so much!!!!????

]]> By: Richard Martin https://melioguide.com/osteoporosis-prevention/bone-density-test-preparation/#comment-13331 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 15:57:03 +0000 http://melioguide.com/?p=258#comment-13331 In reply to Caitriona Ni Cheallaigh.

Hi Caitriona. Our pleasure. Thanks for your comment and following us.

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