Dexa scan

Hi all, I received my dexa scan appointment today for end of aug, is it just a scan then wait for results to go to my gp or do I see a dr there and then? If so what questions should i be asking?

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

This link in this post explains the procedure - healthunlocked.com/pmrgcauk...

It will be done by a technician who will not be in a position to answer your questions.

[Arflane97G]

I got a call from my rheumatologist to go through results - did not have to wait too long

[piglette]

I normally just turn up at the hospital. Lie down for a few minutes, get scanned, then go home. I have to check the results with the receptionist if I want to know them. My GP has never bothered to tell me the results. You may have a better GP than me!

[SheffieldJane]

The technician isn’t authorised to discuss it with you. You need to wait until your doctor has the results. Maybe take a notebook and write down key things the doctor tells you. Question anything you don’t understand and any decisions that seem to lack evidence. Ask for a copy of the numbers. I was told that I would end up in a wheelchair if I didn’t take Alendronic Acid. I insisted on a DEXA scan. After the first one I was told that I had the bones of a 30 year old. Two years later my results were still deemed good. Next year I will be due another one.

[Skysey]

Hi. I had the scan and my results were sent to me by post within about 10 days. Really efficient.

[Bcol]

Morning KW, speed of results will depend on your docs, I had my scan on a Saturday and a text from doctors on the Sunday saying that there was no problem and results were good, the actual figures appeared in my records a couple of days later.

[Iamfedup]

I have mine today. You won’t see a doctor results will be sent to your surgery

[Floridafan]

Surprisingly I was given my results straight after the scan. The lady even printed them off for me after explaining what they meant! I’m going for my second scan in a couple of weeks, will have to see what happens this time

[pata63 in reply to Floridafan]

Same here, although I suspect that is standard practice in New Zealand.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to pata63]

Where in NZ? Daughter lives on South Island, Canterbury Plains….can’t wait to see her and NZ again…been too long!

Should have been there your summer 20/21, now looking at (and hoping) summer 22/23..🤞🤞

[pata63 in reply to DorsetLady]

I'm in Auckland. But I probably know somebody who knows somebody who knows her. NZ is like that.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to pata63]

Yes I know….did visit Auckland last time and met a couple of people off forum…one very kindly guided me around, including lunch at Sky Tower - typical Kiwi hospitality!