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Prednisone and bone loss. I was diagnosed with PMR
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jan 18 1:28pm | Replies (20)Comment receiving replies
After 2-1/2 years on steroids, my latest bone scan showed a significant drop. My PCP ordered an "endocrinology chart review" to see what they recommend. I'm not happy about the bone loss, but I am happy to get an endocrinologist involved because I'm down to 2.5 mg of steroids and I'm curious what my cortisol level. I had asked my rheumy to be referred to one but she said it wasn't necessary.
But what happens next is mysterious (to me). I have a VIDEO appt with the endocrinologist in early March. Don't they need to do some tests before I would have a video appt? How are cortisol levels measured? Anything I should ask in the meantime??
Thanks wise ones.
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@pdxmac
The endocrinologist may want to discuss your situation with you first in order to know what specific tests are needed. That could be done through a video visit but of course you would need to go to a lab for testing.
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Hi @pdxmac,
I combined your discussion with an existing discussion titled:
"Prednisone and bone loss. I was diagnosed with PMR"
- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/prednisone-and-bone-loss-i-was-diagnosed-with-pmr/