Bone Density Scan
Medical Information: What is a DEXA scan (According to WebMD)
He is currently taking supplemental Calcium and vitamin D as well as Vitamin D2
According to the Arthritis Foundation "Prednisone, a corticosteroid drug used for decades to control inflammation, is one of the notorious culprits in bone mineral density loss."
December 2018
As Colin continues his use of Prednisone, doctor's want to keep an eye on his bone health.
They ordered a DEXA scan at his baseline, in the beginning and have ordered a follow up DEXA scan this week.
According to Mayo Clinic, "Corticosteroids also can dramatically weaken bones and lead to osteoporosis".
They ordered a DEXA scan at his baseline, in the beginning and have ordered a follow up DEXA scan this week.
According to Mayo Clinic, "Corticosteroids also can dramatically weaken bones and lead to osteoporosis".
He is currently taking supplemental Calcium and vitamin D as well as Vitamin D2
According to the Arthritis Foundation "Prednisone, a corticosteroid drug used for decades to control inflammation, is one of the notorious culprits in bone mineral density loss."
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