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Hi all,

I posted a few weeks ago feeling very indignant that I had been refused a dexa scan. I appealed against the decision and have received a letter today saying I will be given an appointment for the bone scan very soon. My GP had appealed too. Don’t give up if you are refused. It is worth fighting for.

Liz.

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SheffieldJane

Good for you polymy you are a force to be reckoned with. Fingers crossed that your bones are strong and you don’t have to take the dreaded AA.

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SnazzyD

Quite right too! It was indicated in his clinical opinion.

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GCA1947

Dear polymy

Private Dexa Scans are reasonably inexpensive, Nuffield Health charge about £100.00 and providing you don't have problems lying on your back, though the nurses will provide pillows to raise your head and shoulders if you ask, it's not too bad. I get one every two years to check up on my Klinefelter's Syndrome/Steroid induced Osteoporosis and it's due in August 2018.

Regards

Colin

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polymy in reply toGCA1947

Thank you, Colin. Will bear it in mind for the future.

Liz.

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altywhite

Good for you! I had to fight for mine last year too. Glad I did as it was better than my original one 2 years previously.

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