In search of REMS

[Mondayschild2170]

Hello, I'm new here. Dexa says I have Osteoporosis at 54. I am going the natural route absolutely no bone meds. I would love to have a REMS test I am in Massachusetts.

[Met00]

In a post about REMS last year, someone shared the following: For more information on where REMS scans are available in the US contact Vicki Baldwin [e-mail]. Hopefully that will get you the info you're after.

[Mondayschild2170 in reply to Met00]

Thank you so much . I will look into it.

[MWZ3]

Do you know your results? The lowest score is probably the state of your bones. Have you checked the cause and see if you can address that too? If you are small then your bones are also small but they may be strong. Have you ever broken any bones? If not, then your bones are likely strong. If you are fit and able then you can certainly improve your bones naturally. Good on you for going the natural route. All the best!

[Mondayschild2170 in reply to MWZ3]

Thank You!!

[Cappuccinobaby]

Get hyperparathyroidism ruled out. You need a blood test to check the calcium in your blood. Hyperparathyroidism is a known cause of osteoporosis. You also need vitamin d and parathyroid hormone testing from the same blood draw. As for REMS.....think Osteocare do it in the UK x

[Mondayschild2170 in reply to Cappuccinobaby]

Thank you for your response.

[MyCatsNameIsMouse in reply to Cappuccinobaby]

OsteoscanUK Ltd are the REMS guys in the UK

[Met00 in reply to MyCatsNameIsMouse]

There's another company doing them now in Amersham, though it looks like just the scan and report, no consultation: profortis.co.uk/bone-health

[FearFracture]

I emailed the company a few months ago and received this reply:

Hello,

I am Vicki Baldwin, the Clinical Application Specialist for Echolight Medical, USA. I was given your information because you inquired about being able to find a facility in your area to have a scan performed.

Currently the sites that are available for clinical scanning of patients are in New Jersey (2), North Carolina (2), and Maryland (1). We are working very hard to get the word out of our newly open US operations, and we will update you of any openings near you if you want to be included on our mailing list! I am attaching a pamphlet of information meant to be printed and share with your Doctor.

Below are sites available for REMS exams:

Dr. Kimberly Zambito ( Orthopedic Surgeon)

Mercer-Bucks Orthopedics

Lawrenceville, NJ

855-896-0444

Dr Andy Bush ( Orthopedic Surgeon)

Central Carolina Orthopaedic Associates

Sanford, NC

919-774-1355 (ask for James)

Dr. Edmund Maclaughlin (Rhuematologist) and Dr. Curtis Foy (Family Medicine)

Rheumatology Associates of Delmarva

Easton, MD

410-819-6545

StrengthX

Dr. Mike Lewen (Chiropractor, Exercise Science)

Asheville, NC

828-505-7200

(Brand new location, call for scheduling information)

XBody Health, Wellness, and Spa (Bone Density only, Bone Quality currently not available)

Wayne, NJ

973-869-5806

Locations coming soon: Lubbock, TX; St. Louis, MO. As stated above we are in talks with many more and will update this list as they become available.

Please let me know of anything else you need!

Kindly,

Vicki

Victoria Baldwin RT(R), RDMS, RVT

Clinical Sales Specialist

Echolight Medical LLC

[e-mail]

echolightmedical.com

M: 901-355-1238

O :425-658-0607

[Mondayschild2170 in reply to FearFracture]

Good morning, thank you for this information. I will get on their mailing list for the latest facility sites.