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@andreamayo

My doctor referred me to an Osteoporosis Clinic in the city so I thought I was in the best hands.
He didn't mention any bone building drugs. He is a very young Geriatrician and an Internal Medicine Physician. He suggested only Zoledronic Acid.
Do you think I should I ask for a referral to an endocrinologist?
Thank you for your advice, I will check out the sources you mention.
Best,
Andrea

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Yes I would go to an endocrinologist, and I hope you can get in before another Reclast.

Primary care/internists tend to see bisphosphonates or Prolia as "front line" meds, mainly because insurance policies often require failing them before going on the bone builders. If you read McCormick's book or view the Leder video you will see that insurance is the problem and needs to change. Your doctor may be able to use your DEXA scores to get insurance authorization for a bone-builder. Keep us posted!

Hello Andrea, I also live in BC Canada and asked for a referral to the Osteoporosis Pacific Geriatricians Clinic in Vancouver. I initially asked to see the local endocrinologist, then asked for the Vancouver Clinic referral I thought would be more specialized. My appointment is in May also with an Internal Medicine female doctor who helped establish the BC coalition of Osteoporosis Physicians. Is this the same clinic you were referred to? My T scores are similar to yours at -3.5 in the spine. From my research and following Keith McCormick I am also surprised and wondering why you were put on Zoledronic Acid first. I appreciate you sharing your experience as it helps prepare me for what I may encounter at this clinic. I was diagnosed in late November 2023 at age 66 and have only seen my primary care physician so far.
Debbie