What Type of Doctor do you see

Posted by edturner @edturner, Jun 30 9:09pm

I was wondering if most of you see an Endocrinologist or Rheumatologist? I was seeing an Endocrinologist then went to a Bone Fracture Service my local hospital offers as part of their ortho department and a NP is the one I see. She has given me more information than the endocrinologist ever did .

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edturner | @edturner | Jul 7 6:51am

In reply to @codythedog "Hi, I am curious where you live. The bone fracture service is very interesting. Thank you" + (show)

I live in Charlotte,NC .

codythedog | @codythedog | Jul 7 10:52am

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Thank you, I am going to try and research if we have anything like that here. I am 50 minutes north of Bostin in New Hampshire.

edturner | @edturner | Jul 8 5:57am

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You are in such a great area for help, I think Mass General and Brigham and Women’s are excellent

codythedog | @codythedog | Jul 8 6:32am

In reply to @edturner "You are in such a great area for help, I think Mass General and Brigham and..." + (show)

Thank you, I do have an appointment in October that I have been waiting for a while with an Endocrinologist with Brigham's Women.

lizzie12 | @lizzie12 | Jul 8 9:44am

I see a Rheumatologist who is part of a group. Osteoporosis is one of their specialties. They also have an infusion center that is part of the practice for infusions and injectable meds. Furthermore they acknowledge and are proactive re: the side effects of Reclast and the other meds and on discharge they have instructions to call them and a list of meds they will prescribe or OTC meds for the various side effects. Fortunately I had minimal side effects.

ljmeassell | @ljmeassell | Jul 8 1:53pm

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I live in WNC, two hours north of Charlotte. Searching for a endocrinologist soon. Just got diagnosed with osteoporosis.

pechu | @pechu | Jul 9 7:26pm

Just diagnosed. What type of doctor to see is confusing. My General Practitioner wants me on meds, but does not seem to know as much as I do about all the drugs as I am fairly well read, especially with this connect chat. What's acceptable for the individual with other health challenges is my main concern and the side affects. I tried in my 40ies Fosamax, Boniva and developed Osteonecrosis {jaw pain} with Actonel. So, I am fearful of any. Some drugs have not had testers who developed ONJ, but other side effects are upsetting to think about. Open to recommendations for doctor suggestions.

njx58 | @njx58 | Jul 9 7:35pm

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I would see an endocrinologist. I would not trust a primary care doctor to know much about this. If there's a medical center near you which specializes in osteoporosis, more the better. I spent a lot of time doing Google searches. 🙂