are bone density test expesive cause my mom needs one but doen't have health insurance and is low income?
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If you are speaking about a DEXA scan:\n\n"If you pay for a DEXA scan out of your own pocket, you should expect to pay $160 to $175."\n\nhttp://www.toneyourbones.org/show.asp?durki=55081\n\nYou can get a bone density scan of your wrist at many Long's Drug stores for $30.  This site has information:\n\nhttp://www.fore.org/pdf/FOREnewsletter_Fall2000.pdf#search='bone%20density%20testing%20longs%20drug%20store'\n\nA DEXA scan is more accurate......
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You probably don’t fulfill the age requirement in your state for Medicaid, especially if you are a dependent and your parents have their own health insurance. Here are few ideas (links are in Sources section):\n\n1.Check again with your college. Even if they don’t have a student health plan for all full-time students (and they really should), they should be able to point you in a good direction.\n2.Your parents: If you can’t afford $65 a month for health insurance, ask your folks. Insurance companies are targeting people in your situation with plans with low monthly premiums, high deductibles. Tonik, by Blue Cross Blue Shield, for example, has rates typically lower than $100 a month with several doctor visits a year, vision, and dental coverage.\n3.Medicaid: Like I said, you probably don’t qualify, but you can check it out by calling your state Medicaid office.\n4.Call your state insurance department. They might have state-sponsored insurance for residents. Again, unless you are already disabled or severely ill, you may not qualify.\n5.Local state-licensed health insurance agents. They’ve helped people like you before and should be able to quickly tell you what to expect from getting insurance on your own (link below).\n\nGood luck. Hope this helps.\nBarnes@MostChoice
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I am not sure of the exact cost. If you are concerned with the financial aspect of the testing, talk to your doctor about using a "sliding scale" to assess your fees... or talk to your local health department. Most health departments / public health providers will offer services at low / no cost to patients if this is an issue. Most all these services and sliding scale services are based on income, so have proof of your income handy when / if you call. \n\nGood luck and best wishes...
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You'll want to see a county health department.  They can get you in with a doctor for little or nothing, depending on their programs.  Also, you could check into community health centers.  We have one here that bases the cost for services on your income.  County health department may do the same thing.
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go to your DSHS office. Everystate has one i beleive. if you qualify, only broke ppl do, so you must have little to no income, then you get very very limited help. otherwise you need some health insurance or a job with insurance benefits.
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Check with "Legal Aid" in your town.  Not always free, but could be nominal fee.  If mom is receiving state aid, she can get paternity tests free in most states.
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Well, if you don't know the person and had no health checks you will most definitely contract some sort of disease.....AIDS for one.  Maybe you should think twice in doing it if you are not absolutely sure about that persons health history.
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There are private companies that can perform the test, but any medical facility with a lab can as well. Try your local hospital.
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I would not recommend testing or treating yourself, that could be dangerous.  Try your State Social Services office for assistance.  If this matter is urgent go to the ER and when you are feeling better ask for financial assistance forms through the hospitals patient accounts.  My income is so low that I had to do this and the hospital can get you financial assistance through charity organizations which will cover most of the cost if not the total bill.  Good luck!
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you don't' have to get tested for a gene but because your mother has had BC they recommend that depending on what age she was diagnosed that you begin going for mammograms 10 yrs younger then that age if she was 40 you go at 30. Remember to also do your monthly breast exams. It is important because you will get to know the feel of your breast and will be able to notice any changes easier then any Dr just checking as part of a check up
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My wife was exposed and is a carrier for inactive TB.\n\nYou will have to go to the health clinic, where they will run tests. If you test negative, you're in the clear.\n\nIf you test positive, not to worry. Inactive TB requires a little more monitoring that a typical yearly physical, but does not inhibit your life style. You may run into resistance getting a health card, but it shouldn't be impossible. The hardest thing will be to make sure friends and family understand that you are not contagious, and that inactive TB is not a threat to them or their health.
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Do you have osteoporosis?  Some people loose calcium and bone mass density.  They get what is called a "pathological fracture".  This can happen just with strenuous exercise.  I'd ask your doctor if a bone density test is right for you.  Medications can be given to replace calcium AND prevent calcium loss, if this is the problem.  (Can affect both women AND men)
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Maine has to have some low or no cost clinics available for people with your situation.  You also lucky to live so close to Canada if you could.\n\nCheck out some Health insurance questions I have that are trying to address this situation that millions are in.
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Those are free after age 40 but before hand well that is not a thing you can just go down and get. You have to have a Doctors order to get one. There are some places that are privet that can do it but your insurance wont cover this kind of thing its not expensive at all they just take the study and you have the choice to have it read by a doctor that works for them know that costs allot trust me.  You also can just take it to your own Doctor and he can read it as well. You need to check it out call your local hospital talk to the Radiology Department and they will turn you in the right direction. Oh talk to the File room they deal with everyone from Lawyers to Doctors around the USA. \n\nWarning....You may have to drive a bit to get to a place if you dont live in a major city.
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Osteopenia refers to bone mineral density (BMD) that is lower than normal peak BMD but not low enough to be classified as osteoporosis. Bone mineral density is a measurement of the level of minerals in the bones, which indicates how dense and strong they are. If your BMD is low compared to normal peak BMD, you are said to have osteopenia. Having osteopenia means there is a greater risk that, as time passes, you may develop BMD that is very low compared to normal, known as osteoporosis.\n\nSome people who have osteopenia may not have bone loss; they may just naturally have a lower bone density. Osteopenia may also be the result of a wide variety of other conditions, disease processes, or treatments. Women are far more likely to develop osteopenia and osteoporosis than men. This is because women have a lower peak BMD and because the loss of bone mass speeds up as hormonal changes take place at the time of menopause. In both men and women, the following factors can all contribute to osteopenia: \n\nEating disorders or metabolism problems that do not allow the body to take in and use enough vitamins and minerals \nChemotherapy, or medications such as steroids used to treat a number of conditions, including asthma \nExposure to radiation \nHaving a family history of osteoporosis, being thin, being white or Asian, getting limited physical activity, smoking, regularly drinking cola drinks, and drinking excessive amounts of alcohol also increase the risk of osteopenia and, eventually, osteoporosis.\nWhether you will tend to develop osteopenia is, in part, already determined. Things like whether you have any family members who have had osteoporosis or osteopenia, whether you have chronic asthma that requires you to take steroids, and how much calcium and vitamin D you got while you were growing up are beyond your control now. However, if you are a young adult or if you are raising children, there are things you can do to help develop strong bones and help slow down osteopenia and prevent osteoporosis.\n\nYour bones don't reach their greatest density until you are about 30 years old, so for children and people younger than 30, anything that helps increase bone density will have long-term benefits. To maximize bone density, make sure you get plenty of calcium and vitamin D through your diet and by spending a little time in the sun, get weight-bearing exercise on a regular basis, don't smoke, and avoid excessive alcohol or cola drinks. If you have children, teach them to make a nutritious diet and exercise part of their normal routine, make sure they play a little in the sunshine to help their bodies make more vitamin D, and help them avoid smoking and alcohol as they get older.\n\nIf you're older than 30, it's still not too late to make these lifestyle changes. A balanced diet and regular exercise will help slow the loss of bone density, delay osteopenia, and delay or prevent osteoporosis.
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Fafsa should help. Depending on your dependant/independant status, you wouldn't need your mom's income info.
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check with your insurance company they can tell you what is covered and what is not covered. If it's not check with your local health department, they usually offer them for less or sometimes, depending on you situation for free.