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Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Jun 7 12:22pm | Replies (25)

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@trixiegirl

I didn’t know any of this about Medicare and other insurance. Thank you for alerting me as I know we have to advocate for ourselves. I have an appointment with my primary care physician next week to review my latest DEXA and I really appreciate all this good information as I want to be prepared. I know she will refer me to specialist. Should I push for endocrinologist? I am already hypothyroid. I can’t really see from the research I’ve done online looking at reviews and physician descriptions that any of the specialists around here who deal with osteoporosis would consider anything but pharmaceuticals. I wish I could find more specialists within our healthcare who have more of an integrative approach. Sadly, in Florida it’s hard to find these people or at least where I live. If there’s anyone out there in Tampa Bay Area (I’m in St. Pete) who has recommendations for osteoporosis specialists please let me know! Thank you again for all this good information. What a wonderful group!

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My Endocrinologist prescribed it. I don't know what he did, but it was all covered. I know the clinic pushed me to apply for assistance with Forteo. I filled out the paperwork and gave it to the clinic and it was all covered. The clinic I go to is part of Optum.

Trixiegirl,
I read on another thread if this site that USF has an endocrinology and bone health specialty area—that might be something to look into? Also, if you are up for the traffic, in Orlando/Winter Park, Orlando Health has a women’s bone health center. Blessings on finding a great fit!