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Has anyone improved bone density without meds?
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Nov 25, 2023 | Replies (487)Comment receiving replies
Insurance companies are an obstacle for physicians. They need to advocate as well. In my experience, most PCP's don't even know that it is better to start with a bone builder. The protocol is dictated by insurance and PCP's don't seem to realize it. SO much info on this optimal sequencing in studies.
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Agree but I also think that most doctors, including specialists, who claim to treat osteoporosis don’t really do anything except read the radiologist’s summary on a patient’s DEXA, meaning the doctors don’t even bother to look at the full DEXA report, and based on T-scores alone push meds. They aren’t treating anything and they don’t bother to understand the disease or the patient’s particular needs.
I wish the government and my insurance would let me order my own labs and meds. Note, I prefer not to take meds so meds would only be ordered, by me, when absolutely necessary.
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@windyshores
Absolutely! Physicians hands are sometimes tied by totally unqualified insurance comp employees overiding their decisions in order for health plans to achieve short-term cost savings. We need to stay strong, focused & as educated as possible.
I'm glad to see you've not fractured in a while & your treatment was helpful! 🥰