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Post by Gail R on Jan 11, 2012 13:00:32 GMT -5
I got a baseline bone scan before surgery. I am wondering when I should get it repeated and how often after that.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2012 13:13:11 GMT -5
You may have to check with your insurance. Mine allows a screening bone scan every other year. My Endo wants one every year due to my worsening osteoporosis. There may be a clause for screening versus diagnostic exams. Mine are no longer classified as screenings and insurance will pay for diagnostic.
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Post by Gail R on Jan 11, 2012 13:30:28 GMT -5
I'll e-mail my PCP and see if I can get a diagnostic screening. She is very DS friendly.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2012 9:22:45 GMT -5
I get one every two years. Just got my order for bone scan from the doc the other day so I'll do it at the same time as my mammogram.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2012 9:27:55 GMT -5
I had a baseline and then one every 2 years. As long as my scan comes back fine, every 2 years is recommended. Should I see deterioration then it'll be annually.
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allraindrops
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Surgery Type: DS
Surgery Date: Dec 19, 2011
Surgeon: Dr. Lakdawala
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Post by allraindrops on Jan 12, 2012 9:31:32 GMT -5
Hmmmmm.....I asked my surgeon about a baseline but they said it wasn't necessary.....I wonder if I should get one anyway, I'm 3.5 weeks out...
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