LOOKING for REMS test in MA

[Mindy777]

I am a small woman (5'1 inches) 113 lbs. Celiac disease, physically active. Never developed full adult bone density. Looking for updates bone health test and facility I tested in 20 year ago went out of business. Hoping for bone architecture information. Can't find any in Western MA. Also, in southern FLA.

Wonder if this is still out of pocket or medicare might cover. Have taken no medications.

No fracture since my 30's now 68 yeasr old. severe foot/ankle fracture in 30's. Exercise with walking, weight lifting (recently).

[HappyGranny55]

I don’t know how you register for it, but there is a REMS event in MA next month sponsored by the Central Carolina Orthopaedic Associates and Kimberly Zambito MD. they have a Facebook page, but since I do not have a FB account, I can’t link it here. It is April 27-29 in Dedham.

[Mindy777 in reply to HappyGranny55]

Thanks. I did discover about this. Unfortunately I won't be in town. Thanks for sharing!

[wellness1]

Searching REMS and MA I came up with a link to Susan Brown's better bones website. Looks like there are clinics in Dedham (as HappyGranny55) mentioned and also in West Stockbridge, 1-3 May. Hope you find somethng that works for you.

[kimmw728]

hi. You can also email the company, Echolight. They will send an updated list. I am in Michigan. Nothing here….i drive to Canada.

[Fefcoo]

facebook.com/share/p/GTgqP5... Carolina Orthopaedic Associates

[99real]

I drove to see Dr. Bush of Central Carolina Orthopedics, it was a very good experience dealing with him. He reviewed my DEXA scan and noted the errors in it. The REMS test was easy, just a regular ultrasound with the Echolight software. Medicare covered the office visit cost but not the REMS scan. Dr. Bush's office charged $150 for the scan. If you can't participate in the MA event, Dr. Zambito, who is part of the MA event, is based in PA I believe. That may be the closest you can get. Or if you want a medical vacation, fly into Raleigh and drive a short ways to Dr. Bush's office. Then do vacation stuff. You can contact the manufacturer of the ultrasound to ask if there is a machine closer to you: echolightmedical.com/usa-of...

[Mindy777 in reply to 99real]

So helpful to hear of your experience. I am thinking of traveling to one or the other. I have some family not too far. I appreciate your details and the cost info.