Hi - it's been a busy week on top of work: DEXA scan and podiatrist!

[Moomin8]

Morning peeps☺

Last week I had my first DEXA scan- weird; didn't know what to expect! As RA affects all of my joints, I was expecting a whole body scan. Little did I know that the very nice lady was only going to scan my left hip (as I was right-handed apparently) and my spine (up to my chest area). I asked to be sent the results and the answer was "Yes, of course. In fact you'll get them before your rheumatologist and GP." How refreshing! That was Tuesday. On Friday at 9, I was back into the hospital to check my very sore feet, knees and hips out- thank goodness. I had to walk up and down bare-footed, followed by a very polite young man pushing down on my knees (he kept apologising- bless him) to see what was going on. He told me that he thinks my knees are collapsing inwards- yay! 🤔😕 He took moulds of my feet in order to make something to put inside my shoe to turn my feet out - apparently 😒 So... in about 2-3 weeks I should have my results re- osteoporosis and in 4-6 weeks I should be called back for my insole (I'm presuming) fitting- no more open shoes for me☹

[Kaarina]

Hi Moomin,

Love your name! Do let us know the results of your DEXA. Did you have a DEXA because of the medications you take for your RA? I take it you have not had a fracture.

All the best with the orthotics to put in your shoes. I hope they help you.

[Moomin8 in reply to Kaarina]

Hi Kaarina, I asked for a DEXA scan as I have never had one and want to keep on top of my RA. I have only ever broken a couple of fingers- one was in karate and the other in basketball! Once upon a time, I was sporty lol😁