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Which option to pick???

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Sep 25 10:19am | Replies (45)

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I'm staying tuned to this discussion because I'm in the same place. But my trusted rheumatologist seems to have let me down! He named medications and told ME to decide what I wanted to do!?!

I see that women consult with endocrinologists. That was not something I thought about doing. Maybe my rheumatologist is hoping I will see another specialty!

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I would consult another doctor. An excellent suggestion that is often made here is to find one who specializes in bone disease. That is probably going to be an endocrinologist - but, as many here can attest to, not every endocrinologist is truly skilled in treating osteoporosis. It can be very frustrating!

Ask him what his training is in osteoporosis and it's treatment.

jw9,
in defense of said trusted rheumatologist, I'd seen a number of endocrinologist's who offered me choices of different osteoporosis medications. I never saw one who made the decision. I'm not happy to hear of doctors who say you have to take this or that one. Your rheumatologist is showing you respect.