When should you test your bone density?

ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton answers your health questions and shares her daily prescription for wellness.
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[@fabianalamm9159]

Im so upset because I’ve been asking for a bone density test , I’ll be 65 in August and just got a dexa scan last week . And, unfortunately I have osteoporosis. I’m an avid exerciser , I play pickleball , lift weights and follow a very good diet . I’m scared about the side effects of the drugs for this . HELP!!! I have friends taking a supplement call algeacal that has improved their numbers . What to do?

[@chrisb7142]

That's crazy that there is no screening recommendation for men! I asked my Kaiser doctor about bio-markers, specifically bone density, and he claimed that Kaiser didn't do that. I later found that not to be true. He also tried to shut down the conversation and when I called him out for that, he became very upset. I switched GP's shortly thereafter.

[@Backpack16]

My doctor, ordered bone density, at 65.