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| *Women health>>>Osteoporosis |
What kind of doctor should one see if you suspect osteoporosis? |
I take care of an elderly man who is having hip and back pain. Should he see a rhematologist, or is there another doctor that would be more appropriate? Start out with a generalist or internist. They should be capable of initiating the workup and therapy on their own. If they find they need help they can refer to a rheumatologist after the initial workup is done, thus saving some money and resources. He should not need a specialist to get good treatment for osteoporosis. My family MD has been ordering my bone scans and prescribing my osteoporosis meds for 2 yrs now. Save his money for the meds...they are expensive. |
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