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Looking for a doctor in Midwest

Posted by patwerthman @patwerthman, Jan 28 2:17pm

I am seeking a physician to treat my osteoporosis and reside in Wisconsin. I can see a few choices available between Milwaukee and Madison, but am not against looking further away if that would allow more progressive treatments than what I have been on. The last 3 years I’ve mainly only had Alendronate. My T score has remained abysmal at -3.7 at now 64 years of age. I’ve attempted to get a second opinion from Cleveland clinic. Who highly suggests I take a different path to rebuild bone. So with that said, could look to Cleveland for a physician. Or perhaps Mayo Clinic? I can be messaged or comments placed here. Whatever is most appropriate, if anyone has suggestions, I would greatly appreciate them. I’m not sure what else would be helpful. But please ask. Thank you in advance

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gently | @gently | Mar 26 1:39pm
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I had come across the article in this support group, the post is titled,, “Future.”
I tried to copy and paste it here, but not allowed for security reasons.

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fireweed4286, thanks for getting this link out (through Justin) . Lots of information in the article.

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roscop | @roscop | Mar 27 5:13pm
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@fireweed4286, I noticed that you wished to post a URL to an article with your post. You will be able to add URLs to your posts in a few days. There is a brief period where new members can't post links. We do this to deter spammers and keep the community safe. Clearly the link you wanted to post is not spam. Please allow me to post it for you.

- "At 58, I have the spine of an 80-year-old. Navigating osteoporosis has been difficult and expensive" https://www.theguardian.com/wellness/2024/oct/22/osteoporosis-menopause-bone-density-diagnosis-treatment

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I was just diagnosed with severe osteoporosis at 57 also. I also don't want to take any of the meds for it either. I'm more worried because I had neck surgery 2 years ago. I'm at a loss of what to do myself. I'm going to make an appointment with my Endocrinologist now. This was discovered with my Rheumatologist. Thank you for the post. 🙏

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tkdesign | @tkdesign | Mar 28 7:52am

There should be many good doctors in your area. Look for an osteoporosis specialist or bone clinic. There are lot of good drs in Chicago area, and Mayo of course...depending on what part of WI you are in.
I had a great dr that went private unfortunately...Dr Kristi DeSapri. She's in north suburbs Chicago. She does menopause/HRT counseling and treatment and bone health. But it's $3000 a year to use their clinic. https://boneandbodywh.com/about-dr-kristi-tough-desapri/
Barnes Jewish in St Louis has a bone clinic. I found a nice dr here, but that's too far for you I'm sure. They're all going to have the same drugs they use. You're going to need a bone builder like Tymlos, Forteo or Evenity most likely like myself...my T's are in the 4's and I'm in my 50s, and I can't tolerate the antiresportives, so this is my last hope for something.

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patwerthman | @patwerthman | Mar 28 9:24am
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@tkdesign

There should be many good doctors in your area. Look for an osteoporosis specialist or bone clinic. There are lot of good drs in Chicago area, and Mayo of course...depending on what part of WI you are in.
I had a great dr that went private unfortunately...Dr Kristi DeSapri. She's in north suburbs Chicago. She does menopause/HRT counseling and treatment and bone health. But it's $3000 a year to use their clinic. https://boneandbodywh.com/about-dr-kristi-tough-desapri/
Barnes Jewish in St Louis has a bone clinic. I found a nice dr here, but that's too far for you I'm sure. They're all going to have the same drugs they use. You're going to need a bone builder like Tymlos, Forteo or Evenity most likely like myself...my T's are in the 4's and I'm in my 50s, and I can't tolerate the antiresportives, so this is my last hope for something.

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Oh gosh. I hope you can improve your scores! It’s crazy to be so young and get scores like that!
I do have an appointment next week at crowder outside Milwaukee. Also another in Cleveland later in April if needed. I’m hoping they go one of the routes suggesting a bone builder med.
I did locate a good number of doctors who are either retired or no longer taking new patients. But hoping one of the two is more helpful for me.

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patwerthman | @patwerthman | Mar 28 9:35am
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@roscop

I was just diagnosed with severe osteoporosis at 57 also. I also don't want to take any of the meds for it either. I'm more worried because I had neck surgery 2 years ago. I'm at a loss of what to do myself. I'm going to make an appointment with my Endocrinologist now. This was discovered with my Rheumatologist. Thank you for the post. 🙏

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Thank you. Good article

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