Gyno, PC, or endorconologist for follow up - Osteoporosis Message Board

NY 1009 · 08-30-2006, 09:00 AM

I just had my bone density test last week and was waiting to hear back from gyno who referred me to have the test.
instead, I recieved two letters in the mail. One from my family dr stating to call his office to set up appt to discuss my test, and another letter from my gyno stating that I have osteo in my spine and hip and that it's way below normal and to call them to make appt for treatment.
I also see an endocronologist for low blood sugar and have an appt with her in two weeks for follow up on medication that she put me on.
question: Who is the best type of doctor to treat osteoporosis?
who specializes in this field and has the best knowledge of it?

Linda

taape · 08-30-2006, 08:03 PM

I would suggest seeing a specialist as most primary care doctors in my experience don't know enough about this. They just hand you a prescription and send you on your way. I have been seeing an endocrinologist and am considering switching to another type of specialist but not sure what type. I hope someone else posts their ideas.

DesertBloom · 08-31-2006, 12:18 PM

Lintek,Taape: You mentioned about seeing a specialist? I switched from an Endo to a Mineral/Metabolism Osteoporosis Research Dr. with an MPH and PhD in the field. If you have a Dr. like this in your area, I'm told they have access to the latest research because they spend 80% of their time in the lab. This limits their time seeing patients, but I seem to manage with the Dr. only being in the office one day a week.

Good Luck...

Pam

NY 1009 · 08-31-2006, 02:15 PM

Thank you both for your suggestions.
Did your endocronologists automatically test you for hyperparathyroid disease when you went for your initial visit? or do they just hand you a script?

Linda

taape · 08-31-2006, 07:58 PM

Pam_1,
Thanks for the suggestion for a specialist. How did you find this doctor? Is he in practice for himself or with a Univeristy research group? I don't know if there are any in my area but I will check it out.