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Waited 11 months for Second Opinion Vent
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Feb 12 3:38pm | Replies (11)Comment receiving replies
@gently Thank you for your reasonable response. Yes, it makes sense to see if she will see me in a reasonable amount of time. Of course her next available for a new patient might be another 11 months which isn’t great timing for an almost 80 year old. My perfectly fine and well regarded endo ( my husband’s cardiologist sends his parents to her) is/was aware of the appointment as it shows up on my records and messaged me that all my records would be available, to which I answered that I was only looking for a second opinion and actually have a March visit with her scheduled. My main concern is the -4 in my forearm and what drug builds bone there. I’ve been drug free since a Reclast infusion in late 2023 so an anabolic might be helpful. Again thank you for your reasoned response.
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@hungrybirder
So sorry this happened to you! I understand your frustration and I struggle understanding why Houston a city with amazing health care does not have more Endocronologist that specialize in bone health.
My story: February 2025 I scheduled an appointment with Dr. Tabatabai, her only opening was February 2026. Due to a cancellation I was able to see her December 2025. Unlike you I was seeing a rheumatologist that I felt was not as knowledgeable regarding Prolia as she could/should have been. I fractured after dental work “holiday”. Was not given the important information regarding relay. I’ve been on Prolia 6.5 years and have never had a broken bone, I am 72 and considered healthy. In the 10 months before my appointment I read everything I could including Dr. Lamy’s research, joined this site, watched videos and You Tubes regarding bone health. I was very frustrated (and scared) that this had happened to me.
Dr. Tabatabai is personable, understood my desire to relay off of Prolia and most of all understood and supported all the research I have followed. I am currently relaying off of Prolia she is monitoring my bone health with recommended blood work. I will have Reclast infusion eventually. I finally feel like I am talking with and being treated by a doctor who understands bone health. As “gently” writes, and I have learned, we have to be proactive and protect ourselves. Good luck!