<s>[INST] I’m young (under 30), but I have Rheumatoid Arthritis. Should I get a DXA? [/INST] Your doctor may want to monitor your bone density, especially since you are probably on a steroid medicine. Your rheumatologist may recommend a DXA for you between age 30 and 35 to determine peak bone mass.

Because you are young, the doctor would be unlikely to put you on an osteoporosis medicine unless you are having fractures. You should definitely work on prevention strategies for preventing bone loss, like making sure you get enough calcium, vitamin D and weight bearing exercise (if you can manage it).  Source: American Bone Health. Link: https://americanbonehealth.org/frequently-asked-questions/. Field: Rheumatology. Disease: Ostoeporosis </s>