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Does anyone know Drs in Chicago area that work with sever Op?

A MyOsteoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Chicago, IL

65 yr old female dx with severe Osteoporosis presently with multiple bone fractures unable to heal and not a surgical candidate due to osteoporosis looking for Drs in Chicago area that have a good knowledge base working with severe OP clients, already have tried " normal" treatments was told possibly look into studies??????? Anyone else in this situation? Thank you, Diane

April 11, 2022
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A MyOsteoTeam Member

I have a new Dr. she’s an endocrinologist, Dr. Palla in Hazel Crest, Illinois. She took me off Raloxifene and switched me to Fosamax. She said Fosamax was better because my T score was lowest in my hip joint.

May 19, 2022
A MyOsteoTeam Member

Correction my T score was - higher in my hip joint.

May 19, 2022
A MyOsteoTeam Member

I have no idea but I’ll look around and if I find anything I’ll post for sure

April 14, 2022
A MyOsteoTeam Member

I'm sorry, well now 2 people have to find an answer!

April 11, 2022
A MyOsteoTeam Member

I am in the exact same position you are in only living in a different city.

April 11, 2022

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