Well, I do suppose gender would be helpful – I’m female. BMD scan last August was as follows.
TECHNIQUE:
Bone mineral density evaluation was performed using a DEXA Hologic bone mineral density unit.
FINDINGS:
The bone mineral density (BMD) is given in grams per square centimeter (g/cm2):
LUMBAR SPINE:
BMD(g/cm2) T-score Z-score
L1: 0.86 -1.2 -1.2
L2: 0.95 -0.7 -0.7
L3: 0.94 -1.3 -1.3
L4: 0.88 -1.6 -1.6
Total: 0.91 -1.3 -1.2
Findings compatible with osteopenia.
HIP: Femoral neck: 0.75 -0.9 -0.7
Total: 0.87 -0.6 -0.5
Findings compatible with normal bone mineral density.
IMPRESSION:
The patient has normal bone mineral density. No significant increased risk of osteoporotic fractures seen.
My PCP told me to start taking calcium as preventative caution and (ironically) to do more load/weight-bearing exercise but was otherwise unconcerned. He did test B6 for Hypophosphatasia and it came back normal. I’ve asked everyone I’ve seen since the BMD if it’s a factor, and no one has placed prominence in it over the MRI results, but it sounds like something to look into further.
Thank you for your time and feedback; that gives me several avenues to consider.
