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Originally Posted by J_is_my_initial  Ok. 2 yrs ago an ortho dr sd i had osteoporosis. This was the dx after I broke a bone in my back from a seizure. They found several past fractures and did bone density test.
I went to my new pcp today (had been a pt there several yrs ago and going back due to ins change). There is one dr there that i do not really like, neither does my bro in law or my dtr that also goes there. He has a thick asian accent and he tends not to tell you what is wrong, just saying take this med unless you specifically ask. I was in pain with my back today and left work early. He was the only dr there today. After xrays, he asked who dx osteo, i told him. He sd from what he sees, i do not have it, I have degenerative disk disease. So who is right? He gave me a steroid shot and has ordered physical therapy.
I am so confused. What does anyone think? Should I go back to ortho and talk to him? Or is my pcp crazy? thoughts pls. Thanks. |
Well they might both be right. You can have DDD and osteoporosis. Are you on any meds for the osteoporosis?
I'd go back and see another doctor who speaks English in an understandable way.
Physio won't hurt, just make sure you tell physio you have osteoporosis and DDD.
Anyhow with osteoporosis they ususally recommend weight bearing exercise to help you build up muscle mass and to strengthen the bones.