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Cody, WY

I am curious to see what area of practice a doctor should be in…to be knowledgeable with osteoporosis?
Right now I feel like I am an experiment for them!!!

July 15, 2021
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Members shared diverse experiences navigating osteoporosis care, with most finding specialists like endocrinologists, rheumatologists, or... Read more

Members shared diverse experiences navigating osteoporosis care, with most finding specialists like endocrinologists, rheumatologists, or dedicated osteoporosis clinics to be more knowledgeable than general practitioners. Several members described taking control of their own treatment by refusing certain pharmaceuticals, researching alternatives like AlgaeCal, combining calcium, vitamin D, magnesium, and multivitamins with lifestyle changes, and seeking second opinions from multiple doctors before making decisions. A recurring theme was frustration with inconsistent medical advice and the feeling of being an experiment, balanced by encouragement to self-advocate, trust one's instincts, and find a doctor who listens and collaborates rather than simply pushing medication.

A MyOsteoTeam Member

Is there such a thing as an osteoporosis doctor? I don't think so. Doctors treat the best they know how but it's up to us to make the right decision . My bone Dr. is concerned about his wife who has osteopenia and he is concerned about what to do for her. Having cancer I have been on D and iron for years and other vitamins and feel pretty good. My knees are shot but keep going and I have very high hopes that the ALgaeCal I choose to take is going to help me like it has for my niece.

July 16, 2021
A MyOsteoTeam Member

That is encouraging…I am doing the calcium and high dose of D…plus a multivitamin…along with the alendronate. I go in for tests in a month…hopefully that will tell us something…😊
Keep up the good work…I feel like I am an old person talking about the meds I am on….oh wait….I am!

July 15, 2021
A MyOsteoTeam Member

I see an Endocrinologist along with my primary.

July 15, 2021
A MyOsteoTeam Member

Have yet to speak to a Dr. that is familiar with osteoporosis and has an idea how to treat except for the regular run of the mill drugs with the side effects.

August 6, 2021
A MyOsteoTeam Member

endocrinology

July 20, 2021

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