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Dr, McCormick is a chiropractor in western MA who is an expert on osteoporosis and has written two books: "The Whole Body Approach to Osteoporosis" and "Great Bones." "Great Bones"" is 700+ pages and deals more with meds than the first book. He does consults by phone and in person. First appointment is $300 then it goes down.
I have an endocrinologist who guides my treatment so for me McCormick is a supplementary opinion. Besides he cannot prescribe or order tests.
My spinal t-score has gone from -3.6 to -2.5 after two years of Tymlos.
PCP's tend to start you on a bisphosphonate or Prolia. I would find an endocrinologist. Rheumatologists can also treat osteoporosis and sounds like you might have one.
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Wow., Windy. Good for you. Your t-score improvement over 2 years, and at a reduced Tymlos dosage (as I understand your postings) is impressive.
McCormick's expertise apparently developed because of his own severe osteoporosis diagnosis discovered while he was a very competitive athlete. He took a deep dive into the field to find a way to deal (successfully) with his own situation.
Thank you again for adding to my knowledge of treatment for osteoporosis. I am just in the beginning stages of learning and live in NYS . Do you know if the blood tests P1NP and CTX give guidelines on how to treat one’s osteoporosis based on the results ?
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As a follow up to @windyshores information. I had an appt with McCormick last week . Apparently appt costs have increased .. it was $350 for the first 1 hr appt , I believe it’s $185 for half hr , and 85 for 15 minute follow ups. He did want more testing for me , and he said he could do the labs in any states except NY and NJ as their regulations are just too crazy to deal with. I’ve already got them ordered through my endo. I recently had met with her and told her of my consult upcoming and asked if she’d be willing to work with him and she had agreed. I feel fortunate. She became aware that I had Osteo knowledge and wasn’t going to take any meds till I understood all I wanted to know , and felt good about that decision. Good luck to you!!!