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What is best for us: An endocrinologist or a rheumatologist?

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Oct 19, 2023 | Replies (24)
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@bayhorse

I've been seeing a rheumatologist. She is prescribing an appropriate drug for my osteoporosis, but cannot answer a lot of related questions -- for example, exercise restrictions or the use of estrogen to build bone. I am wondering whether an endocrinologist would be a better resource.

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vkmov | @vkmov | Oct 19, 2023

I went to a rheumatologist who said “rheumatologists don’t know anything about HRT. You have to go yo an endocrinologist for that.” I’ve been on low dose transdermal HRT for several years. Bone density has decreased but doctors say the changes haven’t been statistically significant. I want a slightly higher dose but am getting pushback though many studies say as long as the dose doesn’t exceed 50mcg the risks don’t increase.

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