Difficulty in getting bone scan results

[Lottieandlola]

Hi there

I had a bone scan in October last year and after months of chasing finally got a call from my GP surgery on 7 June to inform me they had my results, that I have osteoporosis and need to go on alendronic acid. I have been checking my NHS app for the actual results but they've not been added so yesterday I called in the surgery and asked for the results. The receptionist said she would get the doctor to contact me and this morning I received a text from the GP saying 'the results are as we discussed last time ...'

I phoned the surgery again this morning and stated that I specifically want the T and Z scores of my bone scan, the receptionist is going to ask again but in the experience of this forum is there advice/anything else I could to get these results?

I've been on AA for 4 weeks but feeling inclined not to continue until I get specific results, I've never seen this particular GP she is new to the surgery and I'm also waiting for an appointment with a rheumatologist.

Was diagnosed with PMR almost 3 years ago, been on Pred since, currently on 2mg, aged 60.

Thanks in advance for any advice 😊

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

If not forthcoming from GP then contact hospital department that did scan and/or PALS to say you need information.. and cannot get it from GP.

[Lottieandlola in reply to DorsetLady]

Hi thanks for the quick response. I've just rang the hospital and they said they can't give them to me and that I need/should get them from my GP!

I'll try PALS.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Lottieandlola]

Thought they might say that - not sure about PALS -they may say same - but worth a try..

As for surgery -not good enough. Is there a practice manager you could request copy of report from? All details should be on your records.