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How Did You Go About Finding A Doctor When You Were Diagnosed With Osteoporosis?
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I was just diagnosed. I also have rheumatoid arthritis and my primary care doctor suggested I go to my rheumatologist. I spoke with my rheumatologist and will see him next week. I’m concerned that if he doesn’t specialize in working with people dealing with osteoporosis, I may miss out on the most effective treatments.

posted February 8, 2019
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A MyOsteoTeam Member

I was told by my cancer doctor and radiologist I needed a bone density test and if I had osteoporosis there was a shot they could give me. Chemo and radiation tend to weaken your bones (plus I am 70) and the Femara I take daily for my cancer seems to be guaranteed to mess up my bones. I got my Prolia shots at the cancer center. Don't have a special doctor that oversees that, just the nurse practitioner.

posted March 11, 2019
A MyOsteoTeam Member

Thank you both. I am struggling with the diagnosis and it’s potential impact on my lifestyle. I will be very specific with my rheumatologist.

posted February 9, 2019
A MyOsteoTeam Member

Most but not all rheumatplogist treat osteoporosis ask the doctor and be specific

posted February 9, 2019
A MyOsteoTeam Member

Scares me too. I know 2 women who are totally crippled

posted March 10, 2019
A MyOsteoTeam Member

Welcome GMa! I saw Orthopaedic consultants at the hospital.

posted February 9, 2019

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