Not sure how I have missed this video! This is the best description I have seen on interpreting dexa scores. I have seen 2 endocrinologists and a rheumatologist. None gave me this depth! Thank you for creating it and sharing it today in our fb group. I know I have been pretty stable, but will dig out my results to look at the numbers. You have given me so much help and hope. Thank you for all you do.
Thank you! I am 61, very healthy and active but was just diagnosed with osteoporosis- not taking meds but, like you, focusing on my exercises and eating enough calcium and protein! Appreciate your videos and clear explanations!
Thank you for this information. I had my first DEXA scan in October. My total spine was normal (.-9) and my total hip was -1.7. The Femoral neck was -1.4, but my trochanter was -2.8. Is it unusual that areas in the hip would have such different scores?
Great video! Thank you! The dexa scan is recently got has t score for left. I don’t understand why right side is not measured. I have not been able to get an answer from my doctor
Dr Lisa, just started watching your great videos. I have OP, I have a bad hip and also some low back issues. Do you have advice on how to modify your workout for these issues? Should I focus on upper body alone?
I always advise guidance with a bone health expert for more specific modifications.That is the safest approach. Many many options for beginning exercises on my channel. Check out the beginner playlist.
Watch my beginner videos and take action. Become prepared so you can tame the fear. There is a whole group of people on my facebook page to support you!
Thank you, this was really helpful. Can I ask you to link or reference where you saw that the effects of hormone replacement therapy for bone health tends to plateau out at about 4 years?
To clarify, the INCREASE in BMD for post menopausal women from hormone therapy peaks at 3-4 years but the protection for bone density continues while on therapy, as there will be a rapid loss of BMD is HRT is discontinued. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5643776/ jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/211331
Congratulations on your good results on your more recent scan! And thank you for the detailed information about the strategies you have employed between your first and second scans. If you don't mind sharing this information, I am interested in why you avoid milk. Is it just personal preference based on how you personally digest it? Or do you have concerns that it is not the best source of calcium because of absorption issues?
It just me, my body does not digest milk well, I do okay with yoghurt, and cheese though! Dairy can be inflammatory for some people. I think it is for me, so I am mindful of how my body is feeling and cut back on dairy and other things if I am having more joint pain.
Thank you for sharing your experience and results. This is super helpful, as understanding a Dexa scan can be a challenge. I'm happy for you that your osteopenia is stable. Should a Dexa scan be performed yearly? Or does our body take longer than 1 year to regenerate more bone? ( with proper exercise & nutrition)
I'm a 78-year-old male and I've been having DEXA scans since 2009. I finished a 5-year run with Fosamax that brought my hip down from -3.0 to -2.0, but after one year off it's back to -3.0. I think that's a startling increase. My GP is getting me a referral to an endocrinologists so I'm not looking for medical advice here. But I have a curiosity I can't find an answer for on the web. How far do readings go? Do patients have readings of -4.0 and -5.0 or is -3.0 the max? Should I walk slowly to a chair and sit down so I don't break something, LOL? Thanks for a great video!
Yes readings can go lower than -5. I have several clients in between -3 and -4 who do Brick House Bones exercises with me. They are improving in strength, balance and posture. You can too
Thank you for this explanation, Dr. Lisa. If you don’t mind my asking….were you active and health conscious b4 your dx? I just wish I knew 20 yr ago 10% of what I’ve learned in the last 2-3 yrs. Non exerciser and consumer of Pepsi and wine. I guess “stable” is good w op
I was, mostly, but not perfect in any way. Not the healthiest eater in my late teens and early 20's when peak bone mass is built. Definitely had some habits that were not helpful to my bones over the years. But as we learn better, we do better. Can't go backwards, only forward.
Hi Dr Lisa. I prefer to go and have a Rems test they can also see the bone strength. Im following Belinda Becks Lift heavy trial. I have a personal trainer at a gym and now been going twice a week for ,9 months now. Ill have another Tems test in December. Just making my bones stronger and I take supplements too. But not calcium tablets.❤
I would prefer REMS scan too, but it is not widely available in the US. I don't have access to it. DEXA is still the standard for most people. Thought I do hope that changes soon! You are following the premiere OP strength researcher! Keep doing it! Share your results when you are able.
Ho Dr Lisa. Thank you for your reply. Yes,I will keep in touch when I go for the Rems test. I'm from the UK and we only have 2 places available in our country.Thank you ❤
Hi Lisa, re protein/day, how many grams per kg of body weight do you aim for? And would you be comfortable sharing your daily dose of magnesium, Vitamin D etc?
Supplements are personal and should be based on your needs. Protein too, based on activity. I shoot for at least 1.2 grams of protein per kg of body weight per day, spread throughout the day.
Not sure how I have missed this video! This is the best description I have seen on interpreting dexa scores. I have seen 2 endocrinologists and a rheumatologist. None gave me this depth! Thank you for creating it and sharing it today in our fb group. I know I have been pretty stable, but will dig out my results to look at the numbers. You have given me so much help and hope. Thank you for all you do.
Thanks so much for this feedback. I'm glad you found it helpful.
Thank you! I am 61, very healthy and active but was just diagnosed with osteoporosis- not taking meds but, like you, focusing on my exercises and eating enough calcium and protein!
Appreciate your videos and clear explanations!
I am so glad you find the information helpful. Thanks for your support of my content. Keep up the great work on your health journey!
Thank you for sharing and caring to help those like me navigating through good bone health. All my best to you.
It's a lot to navigate!
Well done Lisa, I really appreciate hearing about your journey and sharing your expertise.
Thanks Gill!
Love your information on how you eat. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
THANK YOU for this video!!! SO valuable.
you're welcome!
🥀👍🥀 I am constantly learning powerful and useful information as I listen to you, Dr. Lisa 🥀👍🥀
I hope we are sharing like this for years to come!
Thanks for always inspiring and teaching us, Lisa!
Thanks Milana!!! Miss you!
Thank you for this information. I had my first DEXA scan in October. My total spine was normal (.-9) and my total hip was -1.7. The Femoral neck was -1.4, but my trochanter was -2.8. Is it unusual that areas in the hip would have such different scores?
Yes, that is unusual to have such a range. That is discordance. Recheck!
@@DrLisaMooreDPT Thank you!
This is incredibly helpful. I'm going to use your information to better analyze the dexa scan that I had last spring. Thank you.
Perfect!
Thank you Dr Lisa very helpful
Are you familiar with REMS echolight?
yes
Thank you so much for this explanation. This is incredibly helpful.
I'm glad you found this helpful! Thanks for your support of my content.
Thanks for sharing this with us. It is very informative and helpful!
You're welcome Beth!
Thank you for sharing this information. I learned a lot from it.
Great! I'm so glad!
Thank you Dr Lisa…very well explained!
My pleasure!
Thank you for sharing Dr Lisa. 👍 Sharing is caring…. 👏
Yes it is!
Great video! Thank you! The dexa scan is recently got has t score for left. I don’t understand why right side is not measured. I have not been able to get an answer from my doctor
Dr Lisa, just started watching your great videos. I have OP, I have a bad hip and also some low back issues. Do you have advice on how to modify your workout for these issues? Should I focus on upper body alone?
I always advise guidance with a bone health expert for more specific modifications.That is the safest approach. Many many options for beginning exercises on my channel. Check out the beginner playlist.
@@DrLisaMooreDPT it is extremely difficult to find bone health experts. Are there specific credentials we should ask for?
Thank you for your videos. I’m 68 and I have osteoporosis. I’m scared of fracture.
Watch my beginner videos and take action. Become prepared so you can tame the fear. There is a whole group of people on my facebook page to support you!
Thanks this is very helpful
Awesome!
Thank you, this was really helpful. Can I ask you to link or reference where you saw that the effects of hormone replacement therapy for bone health tends to plateau out at about 4 years?
To clarify, the INCREASE in BMD for post menopausal women from hormone therapy peaks at 3-4 years but the protection for bone density continues while on therapy, as there will be a rapid loss of BMD is HRT is discontinued. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5643776/ jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/211331
Congratulations on your good results on your more recent scan! And thank you for the detailed information about the strategies you have employed between your first and second scans. If you don't mind sharing this information, I am interested in why you avoid milk. Is it just personal preference based on how you personally digest it? Or do you have concerns that it is not the best source of calcium because of absorption issues?
It just me, my body does not digest milk well, I do okay with yoghurt, and cheese though! Dairy can be inflammatory for some people. I think it is for me, so I am mindful of how my body is feeling and cut back on dairy and other things if I am having more joint pain.
Dr Lisa.... there is some exciting research on eating prunes daily😊
Thank you for sharing your experience and results. This is super helpful, as understanding a Dexa scan can be a challenge. I'm happy for you that your osteopenia is stable. Should a Dexa scan be performed yearly? Or does our body take longer than 1 year to regenerate more bone? ( with proper exercise & nutrition)
Most US based insurance only covers it every two years. It does take time to see measurable change.
I'm a 78-year-old male and I've been having DEXA scans since 2009. I finished a 5-year run with Fosamax that brought my hip down from -3.0 to -2.0, but after one year off it's back to -3.0. I think that's a startling increase.
My GP is getting me a referral to an endocrinologists so I'm not looking for medical advice here. But I have a curiosity I can't find an answer for on the web.
How far do readings go? Do patients have readings of -4.0 and -5.0 or is -3.0 the max? Should I walk slowly to a chair and sit down so I don't break something, LOL?
Thanks for a great video!
Yes readings can go lower than -5. I have several clients in between -3 and -4 who do Brick House Bones exercises with me. They are improving in strength, balance and posture. You can too
Doctor, is it possible to perform exercises that involve jumping with osteopenia in the spine?
Check with your doctor for what is right for you. I have osteopenia too.
Thank you for this explanation, Dr. Lisa. If you don’t mind my asking….were you active and health conscious b4 your dx? I just wish I knew 20 yr ago 10% of what I’ve learned in the last 2-3 yrs. Non exerciser and consumer of Pepsi and wine. I guess “stable” is good w op
I was, mostly, but not perfect in any way. Not the healthiest eater in my late teens and early 20's when peak bone mass is built. Definitely had some habits that were not helpful to my bones over the years. But as we learn better, we do better. Can't go backwards, only forward.
Hi Dr Lisa. I prefer to go and have a Rems test they can also see the bone strength. Im following Belinda Becks Lift heavy trial. I have a personal trainer at a gym and now been going twice a week for ,9 months now. Ill have another Tems test in December. Just making my bones stronger and I take supplements too. But not calcium tablets.❤
I would prefer REMS scan too, but it is not widely available in the US. I don't have access to it. DEXA is still the standard for most people. Thought I do hope that changes soon! You are following the premiere OP strength researcher! Keep doing it! Share your results when you are able.
Ho Dr Lisa. Thank you for your reply. Yes,I will keep in touch when I go for the Rems test. I'm from the UK and we only have 2 places available in our country.Thank you ❤
Hi Lisa, re protein/day, how many grams per kg of body weight do you aim for? And would you be comfortable sharing your daily dose of magnesium, Vitamin D etc?
Supplements are personal and should be based on your needs. Protein too, based on activity. I shoot for at least 1.2 grams of protein per kg of body weight per day, spread throughout the day.
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