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Which doctor is best to treat Osteoporosis?

Posted by happy2023 @happy2023, Nov 18, 2024

After 2 spinal compression fractures, and a recent DEXA scan confirming Osteoporosis, my question is who is best to treat the Osteo, a rheumatologist or an endocrinologist?

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susanew | @susanew | 19 hours ago

I had wanted to see an endocrinologist and did see one but found that she and those others on my Humana list of referred doctors, did not specialize in osteoporosis. All handled thyroid and diabetes.

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researchmaven | @researchmaven | 16 hours ago
In reply to @berekann "I’ve had osteoporosis for about 15 years; my new PCP has referred me to an endocrinologist...." + (show)
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I’ve had osteoporosis for about 15 years; my new PCP has referred me to an endocrinologist. Why would that be necessary after so much time I’ve been taking raloxifene without problems

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Maybe your new PCP doesn't feel s/he has the expertise to manage it, or after 15 years, thinks it is time for a change (due to your own advancing age) and wants you to see an expert.

Or maybe s/he is a referral queen/king. My PCP sure is -- she feels it is her job to adroitly refer out to specialists.

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berekann | @berekann | 15 hours ago
In reply to @researchmaven "@berekann Maybe your new PCP doesn't feel s/he has the expertise to manage it, or after..." + (show)
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@berekann

Maybe your new PCP doesn't feel s/he has the expertise to manage it, or after 15 years, thinks it is time for a change (due to your own advancing age) and wants you to see an expert.

Or maybe s/he is a referral queen/king. My PCP sure is -- she feels it is her job to adroitly refer out to specialists.

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@researchmaven yes indeed she likes to give me referrals! My previous PCP just six months ago said my medication was fine based on his reading of my bone density reports.

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