In
my ponderings about good ways to build up bones, and manage/ reduce
osteoporosis and low bone density, I found this rather useful website.
http://www.osteopenia3.com
There's
quite a lot of useful information in this website, I think - written by someone
who has apparently managed to improve
her bones by changing lifestyle, diet etc.
She
also explains a bit about the DEXA scan results - and made me realise that
there is apparently an actual scan one can look at. My GP didn't seem to know about this, so I am
pondering how to get hold of mine.
Another
point I thought would be useful - although others don't think it is is to
access the Z values - showing how one compares with people of the same
age. The number that most people think
is important is comparing to bone density in 30 year olds.
However,
I am also interested in how I compare to contemporaries - are my bones worse
than everyone elses? - or are we all terrible...
Feel
free to leave thoughts and comments below.
Catherine.
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