Bone density tests??

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  • Angie2U
    Angie2U Member Posts: 2,991
    #22
    KathiM said:

    I was disappointed...
    You know, I NEVER like to miss an opportunity to do a naked happy dance...

    ROFLMAO!!!

    Hugs, Kathi

    The test for bone density is
    The test for bone density is simple. I just laid on the table and the xray machine glided over me. No pain, no disrobing. It is the easiest test for us as the others said.

    Luck to you,

    Angie
  • jo jo
    jo jo Member Posts: 1,175
    #23
    I got my Bone density scan
    I got my Bone density scan today...it was a breeze just like ya all said and i got to keep my clothes on (except for pullin down the jeans a little) I just wont know the results for a couple days. I talked to my doctor about my teeth and your right it was caused by dry mouth...which the chemo caused.
    Its amazing the stuff you learn in here...thanks everyone!
  • HeartofSoul
    HeartofSoul Member Posts: 729 Member
    #24
    jo jo said:

    I got my Bone density scan
    I got my Bone density scan today...it was a breeze just like ya all said and i got to keep my clothes on (except for pullin down the jeans a little) I just wont know the results for a couple days. I talked to my doctor about my teeth and your right it was caused by dry mouth...which the chemo caused.
    Its amazing the stuff you learn in here...thanks everyone!

    Im just curious, have you
    Im just curious, have you noticed any difference with your eyes and specifically if their too dry or feeling like your tear film/cornea and inside/corner of eyes contain more fluid/tears than before you started treatment?

    Do they itch, feel like sandy particles in them, burn, or feel aggrevating in any way?

    Many times chemo can cause Dry Eye either during or after treatment is done. Why? becuase your eye glands produce tears constantly to moisten your tear film and chemo targets the fastest dividing cells in your body, one being the tears your glands produce
  • jo jo
    jo jo Member Posts: 1,175
    #25
    HeartofSoul said:

    Im just curious, have you
    Im just curious, have you noticed any difference with your eyes and specifically if their too dry or feeling like your tear film/cornea and inside/corner of eyes contain more fluid/tears than before you started treatment?

    Do they itch, feel like sandy particles in them, burn, or feel aggrevating in any way?

    Many times chemo can cause Dry Eye either during or after treatment is done. Why? becuase your eye glands produce tears constantly to moisten your tear film and chemo targets the fastest dividing cells in your body, one being the tears your glands produce

    Yes Heartofsoul...I still
    Yes Heartofsoul...I still have problems with my eyes and they werent like this before chemo. I feel like i have a film over my eyes or something in them that causes the blurry vision...constantly blinking and tryin hard to put it into focus and they always itched and were sore where my eyelashes are (were) but the soreness i dont know if that was from loosing the eyelashes or not.
  • HeartofSoul
    HeartofSoul Member Posts: 729 Member
    #26
    jo jo said:

    Yes Heartofsoul...I still
    Yes Heartofsoul...I still have problems with my eyes and they werent like this before chemo. I feel like i have a film over my eyes or something in them that causes the blurry vision...constantly blinking and tryin hard to put it into focus and they always itched and were sore where my eyelashes are (were) but the soreness i dont know if that was from loosing the eyelashes or not.

    try Genteal as needed OTC
    try Genteal as needed OTC $10 a bottle, it will help. Also look into restasis
    (prescription) to help your eyes produce more tears. i doubt its your eyelashes.

    keep eye lids clean too while taking shower, use pads made for them in drug store.

    most med oncologists dont even bring it up as they are focused on other symtpoms and addressing cancer
  • jo jo
    jo jo Member Posts: 1,175
    #27
    HeartofSoul said:

    try Genteal as needed OTC
    try Genteal as needed OTC $10 a bottle, it will help. Also look into restasis
    (prescription) to help your eyes produce more tears. i doubt its your eyelashes.

    keep eye lids clean too while taking shower, use pads made for them in drug store.

    most med oncologists dont even bring it up as they are focused on other symtpoms and addressing cancer

    Thanks for the advise
    Thanks for the advise heartofsoul!
  • apple25
    apple25 Member Posts: 14
    #28
    bone density test
    I had one about a month ago. It's just like any other scan. You lay on a table with you legs on a square pillow while this sort of xray machine scans your spine, it only takes 10 minutes.
    Your doctor gets the results in a few days.

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