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I had 2 different doctors look at my DEXA scan from 3 months ago. The 1st - insisted I needed an updated DEXA (& she was right). Once DEXA scores were available, #1 doctor said I was in big trouble at base of spine. Today, I saw a 2nd physician (UC Davis system) ---she looked at the same DEXA results & said that base of spine shows only 1.5 of a problem...which apparently isn't such a big deal. The problem is in my left wrist: 3.2-- which #1 doc never mentioned. OMGawd! Thankfully, I'd already decided I wasn't going to continue with the 1st doc --the DEXA prescribing one--because she kept wanting me to take pills for this & that. As of today I now know she's mostly incompetent.

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@bearbayou beware of pill pushers who won’t listen to your concerns and help you to deal with the side effects of these very strong meds. Mayo Connect is an excellent place to learn from others. Good luck !