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Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: 1 day ago | Replies (4)
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The only score that was in osteoporosis area was Left Femur which was -2.6. That dexa was taken just prior to my second Reclast infusion.
I also wonder why I was given Reclast rather than told about any other options. My former PCP just said to take calcium and D even after I was first diagnosed with osteoporosis. Even though we're fortunate in our city to have excellent healthcare in all other areas, the endocrinology and osteoporosis care I've received is poor. The healthcare system makes it difficult to change, too.
Thank you very much for your input.
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@bethieb Yes, medical care for this disease is poor. I was diagnosed by my GYN doctor who referred me to a rheumatologist. My insurance company did not process the referral since it didn’t come from a PCP. I didn’t know at the time that who I really needed was an endocrinologist specializing in osteoporosis.
My PCP started me on Fosamax and didn’t really follow up on anything even when my scores started to decline after three years on Fosamax. It wasn’t until I fractured while on a medication that was supposed to prevent fractures that she paid any attention.
In the end, I had to find an endocrinologist myself and tell the PCP who to refer me to.