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Finding a healthcare provider
Finding a healthcare provider who is knowledgeable about osteoporosis can be difficult. There is no physician specialty solely dedicated to osteoporosis, nor is there a certification program for health professionals who treat the disease. Over time, some doctors in various medical specialties have gained the knowledge and expertise to diagnose and treat people with osteoporosis. Note: There is a Bone Mineral Density Testing Certification Program for healthcare professionals.
Osteoporosis specialists in Austin, TX
- By soprano · New reply October 26, 2009
- 3 replies
- I'm looking for recommendations for doctors, personal trainers, etc., in Austin. I've been diagnosed with osteopenia, and would like to avoid taking drugs. So assistance with developing an effective exercise ...
endocrinologist vs. rheumatologist
- By Cher1 · New reply October 22, 2009
- 5 replies
- I want to go to a doctor that knows more about osteoporosis than the primary care doctors or gynocolgists I have gone to since my diagnosis 5 years ago. I am having a hard time deciding to see an endocrinologist ...
Looking for someone for interview by national press
- By Amir · Posted September 22, 2009
- 0 replies
- Hello, We are looking for someone to speak with a national press reporter about their experience (positive or negative) in using an online tool (like Healthcare Bluebook) to compare prices for a medical ...
physical therapy and getting worse
- By jude23 · New reply September 8, 2009
- 29 replies
- I am a 44 year old women with severe osteoporosis and 3 compressions fractures. Was misdiagnosed for over a year and told pain was all in my head until I suggested a bone density test. Over 8 xrays missed ...
Hip Replacement
- By stillswimming · Posted August 23, 2009
- 0 replies
- Hi Everyone, Want to read a sardonic, funny account of getting a diagonosis of osteoarthritis, trying every treatment, finally having surgery? It's illustrated with watercolor drawings, and I'm hoping ...
What type of Doctor oversees your Osteoporosis?
- By Norm · New reply July 23, 2009
- 28 replies
- My Doctor told me to see either an endocrinologist or rheumatologist. I have bone loss due to a Spinal Cord Injury ...
Need a South Florida Osteoporosis Specialist
- By caremanager · New reply July 22, 2009
- 2 replies
- I am a Geriatric Care Manager and a RN in private practice. In a wonderful example of not paying any attention to myself I just found out about the warning not to use Forteo for more than 2 years--read ...
Who treats your Osteoporosis?
- By ejoyce · New reply April 13, 2009
- 13 replies
- I have recently been diagnosed via dexascan and was prescribed monthly Actonel by my GYN. After a experiencing significant bone pain up to 10 days afterwards he has referred by to a rheumotologist, who ...
What type of specialist treat osteoporosis?
- By really · New reply March 19, 2009
- 5 replies
- My trauma orthopedic and family doctor diagnosed my osteoporsis but have not been much help to find a viable treatment with all my other physical problems/impairments. I do not go to GYN. What type of ...
I am looking for a new doctor
- By kas · Posted January 30, 2009
- 0 replies
- I am looking for a preferably female doctor in the downtown Toronto area and that is like winning the lottery because it is impossible the only doctors that are accepting new patients are male residents ...
Rheumatologist visit - good news - Vitamin D levels
- By ejoyce · New reply November 25, 2008
- 2 replies
- I had my first visit with a Rheumatologist a week ago. I had been referred by my GYN after having a bad reaction to monthly Actonel after the first dose. I was pleased with the thoroughness of the exam ...
Physical Therapists who use Sara Meeks Method in eastern PA
- By Gail38 · New reply November 17, 2008
- 28 replies
- I am looking for a ohysicakl therapist who practices Sara Meeks Method and lives not terribly far from King of Prussia PA ...
Physiatrists By State
- By sdivas · New reply November 11, 2008
- 4 replies
- The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation --- www.aapmr.org. Please click on your state for physiatrist listings ...
re health care providers
- By BikingBarbara · New reply October 25, 2008
- 14 replies
- RE the topic of finding a health care provider for osteoporosis - I was first diagnosed by chance. My internist decided to order several tests when I turned 40 including a DEXA. We were both shocked when ...
DEXA Examination Sites Receptive To Male Patients
- By Bill2 · New reply August 21, 2008
- 6 replies
- Is anyone aware of a diagnostic center in the Washington, DC or Baltimore area that is receptive to male patients? When I received my first DEXA Scan at a facility in Annapolis, the reception I was given ...
Kyphoplasty
- By sdivas · New reply August 1, 2008
- 3 replies
- Check www.kyphon.com for physicians in your area that do the procedure ...
medical professionals in my area- Sacramento, CA
- By Cher1 · New reply July 5, 2008
- 9 replies
- I am having trouble finding a doctor in my area, greater Sacramento area of California that specializes in, or is very familiar with osteoporosis. I have talked to my 3 physicians over the 2.5 years I ...
Pennsylvania Referral Program
- By sdivas · Posted February 6, 2008
- 0 replies
- The state of Pennsylvania has a hotline referral program for osteoporosis 1-888-615-7477. Hope this information helps. Sandi ...
re response to Cheryl re physicians in DC area
- By BikingBarbara · New reply February 2, 2008
- 1 reply
- Hi Cheryl, Re recommendations for a good osteoporosis physicians in the DC area - I would recommend Deborah Litman or Littman, Rheumatolgist at 5530 Wisconsin Avenue, 301-215-4167. I was impressed with ...
re recommendations for rosteoporosis physicians dc
- By BikingBarbara · New reply January 31, 2008
- 1 reply
- Hi, Does anyone living in the DC metro area (DC, Maryland, Virginia) have a physician they would recommend for someone with severe osteoporosis. I found someone good but my insurance won't cover her ...
