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Struggling with making an osteoporosis treatment decision
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Jun 4 11:43pm | Replies (661)Comment receiving replies
@zaa Now is a good time to advocate for yourself. Just tell/explain to your doctor that you want/need the DEXA scan before you get treatment. You want to know what you’re dealing with! I’m taking the ‘pills that hurt your esophagus every morning’. For me they have never been a problem. I take the pill once a week with a whole glass of water and stay upright.
If you’re feeling distrustful, can you find a new doctor?
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Been looking for new rheumatologist within my health system. Also I was thinking about getting a endocrinologist involved since some of them are experts on osteoporosis. I canceled the reclast for now for more time to study up on my options and read more. Have you seen much improvement on your DEXA scans using the pill? Good to know you only take the pill once a week for it sounded like I had to do this every day. I have dental issues that I’m worried about going forward that complicates this whole thing. Really thank you for your info.