Does bone density measurement make sense in dermatomyositis?
Does bone density measurement make sense in dermatomyositis? Does the rheumatologist working in the practice perform bone density measurements on patients?
Can I still grow up?
Hey, I'm a 16-year-old male and I'm currently 173 cm tall, but my mother said that when I was born, the doctors measured my bone density and said I would be taller than my father, and he is 182 cm. Unfortunately, I have doubts now. Can someone enlighten me?
Is collagen in protein bars good for bones?
I'm supposed to take collagen because my bone density isn't that good. Do I have to take a specific powder, or can I also eat protein bars that contain collagen? Are they both the same, or are there differences as to which collagen it has to be? Thanks for your answers 🙂
Bone density measurement?
I'm 25 now and had a bone density test done purely out of curiosity. My T-score was -1. That's not particularly good, but it's still within the normal range. The doctor said everything was perfect?! How can that be? A value of 0 would be optimal, right?
Consequences of reduced bone metabolism?
I'm still relatively young and had osteoporosis when I was around 20. I'm often still osteopenic. I also had broken ribs back then. My current ß-cross-lap bone metabolism value shows that it's too low! It's actually elevated in osteoporosis, isn't it? But a bone metabolism that's too low isn't good either, is it? I also…
Should you always resort to medication for osteoporosis?
If you suffer from a moderate form of osteoporosis, is it advisable to resort to medication straight away, or can (and should) you try alternatives (e.g. changing your diet) because the medication may help your bones but could harm your body in general? What experiences have you had with osteoporosis?