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How Close To Osteoporosis Am I If The Lumbar Spine Is -2.5 In Bone Density Test?
Hello. Just got my dexa bone density results. The T score of the lumbar spine is -2.5. The T Score of the total is is -1. The T score of the femoral neck is -2.1. The BMD of the lumbar spine is osteopenia/osteoporosis. The BMD of the toal hip is compatible with borderline osteopenia. The BMD of the femoral neck is compatible with openia. How close to osteoporosis am I? I am guessing I should move into total prevention if this is the diagnosis. Is this correct? Thanks april
HI Thank for asking to HCM I can understand your concern ever if you have osteoporosis, or may be your are going to have it in near future then you can not stop this happening because this is aging problem natural phenomenon you can at the most delayed it but can not stop this, hope this information helps you have a good day.
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How Close To Osteoporosis Am I If The Lumbar Spine Is -2.5 In Bone Density Test?
HI Thank for asking to HCM I can understand your concern ever if you have osteoporosis, or may be your are going to have it in near future then you can not stop this happening because this is aging problem natural phenomenon you can at the most delayed it but can not stop this, hope this information helps you have a good day.