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What do you wear to a bone density test?
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No calcium tablets on the day of the scan. Wear comfortable clothing with no metal zippers, buttons or clasps. No bone scan within the past 48 hours. No contrast x-ray studies such as a CT scan or IVP within three weeks of the bone scan
What is the best exercise for bone density?
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1)Weight Training, especially the Squat Exercise. 2)Plyometrics. 3)Jumping. 4)Stair Running. 5)Body Weight Exercises. 6)Jump Roping. 7)Running. 8)Hiking.
How much does it cost to get a bone density test?
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A DEXA scan costs about $125. And if your physician prescribes a treatmen when you only have mild bone loss, you spend money you don't need to. A month's supply of generic alendronate can cost as much as $75