Dexa scan normal but wedge fractures anyway!!

[Omanain]

A visit to the Pain Clinic finally produced an MRI scan of my thoracic spine. The result show wedge fractures which the doctor described as “significant”. Also showed my lungs were compromised which was why I get breathless easily.

Like Tangocharlie I am concerned because the Dexa scan I had before the fractures occurred (4 years ago) showed my bones to be in good shape, so there must be something more going on.

At 76 I much older than Tangocharlie but no one mentioned Romosozumab to me.

I wasn’t actually offered anything! Just said he wouldn’t give me another appointment but would not discharge me for 6 months so I could go back during that time if I needed to.

I will wait until I get a copy of the letter he will send to the GP and then make an appointment, with the GP to see if they have any ideas. I want to know more about my compromised lungs and anything else that is being squashed inside my ribcage.

I have been taking calcium citrate, D3 and K2 (which I learnt about form here) since the start of my PMR.

I will add that because of the problems with my low back I have for years been unable to do any significant exercise, so would suggest that any of you who can, DO.

[SheffieldJane]

It is concerning when we get a diagnosis that is almost by accident rather than design. Well done for your tenacity and best wishes going forward.🌻

[PMRpro Ambassador]

The radiologist identified a single ?compression fracture on my last spinal x-ray. My dexascan done about the same time still shows acceptable bone density other than in the lumbar spine but even there at -2.2 it is not in the osteoporosis range. The rheumy's only comment was a shrug and "all depends on the quality of bone". I had a zolendronic infusion as a precaution.