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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Sorry to piggy back on this thread but can anyone recommend an endocrinologist in the DMV for osteopenia? I’m 51, went through menopause at 45 and have osteopenia.  Trying to figure out what I can do now for prevention (other than getting a weighted vest and take my Vit. D).  So far I haven’t found an endocrinologist who is taking new patients and doesn’t work just with diabetes patients. My GYn and PCP were not very helpful - just said see an endocrinologist.  [/quote]

I see your post is from May yet thought I'd share for you or anyone else...You can also go see a rheumatologist. Both endos and rheumys treat bone diseases.

I wish I had gotten onto Fosomax when I had osteopenia. You really have a chance to go back to "normal" at this stage. Unfortunately, I had a bad doctor who ordered a DEXA but never mentioned Fosomax or that I should see an endo. It took me a long time to get help.

Mine turned into osteoporosis. Over a span of two years, my osteoporosis turned back into osteopenia. My doctor said my bones got two years younger even though I am two years older. This is a bigger deal than it seems at first and VERY good news.

The Melioguide website has a lot of useful info specifically on exercises for osteoporosis. She's against the medicine, I think, but I decided to take the med AND do exercises. I also ate prunes nearly every day -- they are scientifically proven to help as per UC San Diego research -- and gained 15 lbs as I was underweight and a BMI above 18 is recommended to overcome osteoporosis.

I seriously researched every last thing I could do -- and did not rely on my doctor who only suggested medicine and "some exercise" -- because you have to do the RIGHT exercises and not just any exercises.

My apologies if this is rambling. I feel passionate about this subject and want to help others avoid what I had to go through!

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