Hi
Ive just joined, having had a X-ray in November for lower back pain and right hand side hip pain, got results last week , basically my hip isn’t a concern for now, but X-ray showed up a fractured vertebrae, I have been advised that I require a deep bone scan, to check for osteoporosis, however the waiting time for this in Glasgow area is over 1 year according to my doctor, is this a normal waiting time for scan or is it just relevant to my area .
Hi @Thombhoy ,
Welcome to the community, thank you so much for joining us here 
We just wanted to share some information about getting a bone density scan and osteoporosis, in case it may feel helpful at this time.
We hope that as our new community grows, other valued members will be able to drop in to share their experiences too, so please do continue to reach out here whenever you need
Wishing you the very best,
Lulu
ROS Moderator
Welcome to the community!
I don’t know what other people’s experiences have been with DEXA scans, but I only waited six weeks for mine after being offered one, and I was given blood tests as well to check for other potential issues. I received my scan results less than a week later.
I’m living in London and it seems to be a bit of a postcode lottery even here as to how quickly you can get a scan.
I think I have been lucky in getting a DEXA scan and follow up appointment so quickly.