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Mild osteoporosis DEXA scores: what would you do?
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Feb 5 6:40am | Replies (54)Comment receiving replies
@teb thank you so much. I've seen a lot of posts recommending a McCormick consult but after reading yours I'm so much closer. I have his smaller book. I want to read more of it before deciding to call. I also think the idea of inflammation could be on target, as over the last year I've developed what my PCP thinks may be fibromyalgia (I'm not sure about it), and the muscle and joint discomfort is affecting my motivation to exercise.
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I am going to call McCormick's office and see how much it costs and how far out he is. I already know that the PCP knows very little about this. She did not even read my chart and tried to prescribe Fosamax when I had a periodontal event years ago when they were prescribing it to everyone older than 50. It is best to have the research and then find someone who will listen, apparently a rarity in Western medicine anymore.
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I think it's wise to do some more reading before making the decision for a consult. That way you can ask more targeted questions and hopefully get a better sense of the direction you want to go in.
I have had bouts of fibromyalgia. Not fun! Thankfully, I haven't had it in years but I can commiserate with how you are feeling. If you decide to give gluten elimination a try, just know that it has to be complete. Can't even have a little or it sets off the cascade. I used to be a big bread eater but after eliminating gluten, dairy and most sugar, I find that I don't even crave those things. I crave broccoli! (I know, I'm a bit weird that way 🙂 )