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Hi @bayhorse. I'm so glad that you were able to take a break!
I felt some trepidation telling my new rheumatologist that I didn't want to be on Prolia, but her response was "Okay, tell me your thoughts." I was stunned - as you well know, that's not what we expect (but should.) I also knew that if she decided she wanted me on Prolia, I would put myself on Fosamax (I had an unexpired bottle) and look for a new doctor. Perhaps if you firmly tell your cardiologist your valid concerns about Prolia, he'll listen. Unfortunately, many doctors just don't understand the seriousness of osteoporosis and the medications used to treat it, so it's up to us to stand up for ourselves.
I've found it helpful to think of my doctors as people I've hired, and I expect them to provide me with the service I need. I have certain requirements that are not unreasonable. I make it clear that I mean business!
As always, best wishes to you moving forward!
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Hi, again, @hollygs. I have been trying to see myself as a consumer and the physicians as purveyors of services, all the while presenting myself as polite and clear about my questions and concerns. To little avail. After pushing back through a series of portal messages to my cardiologist, I finally got a response from a PA saying she would try to find out more. I wrote her a long note explaining exactly what my concerns were and asked her if she'd be willing to contact my old doc/Amgen director with specific questions from me. I sent the message and then felt so guilty about asking for this extra effort! Even though I know it's really not a heck of a lot to ask.
I am not really willing to take poor service, but I wish I had more energy to search out new doctors. It's seeming to be such a long process, again, a surprise in a city the size of Austin. I also feel lots of internal pressure to do something fast! I.e., I'm scared that I am harming myself by stalling on making a decision as to the new drug. I still don't have a clear idea of how long after my last shot of Tymlos I can go without losing gains. So if you or anyone else has found an actual answer to that question, please let me know!
Okay, I think I'm babbling at this point. 🙂 So I'll close here with a big thanks once again for your counsel, and for your support! I send best wishes...