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What Specialist Should Be Consulted For Bone Demineralization After Taking Depo- Porvera For 15 Yrs?

Yes I know a woman who was given Depo-porvera foe 15 years. She has sever bone demineralization and has had one knee replaced and a hip. She was told they didn't know why she had this. Some one finally told her and she has discontinued the Depo. She is looking for a new Dr. What kind would be best suited to oversee her care -gyn. ortho, internist, endocrine, .... Do you have any suggestions for her?
Mon, 27 Jan 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Drugs like this taken for long time can cause severe bone weakness. This condition require her to treat by either an orthopaedic or an endocrine specialist.
IF would be her treating doctor, i would like her to start Calcium, vitamin d3 and alendronate. She should also do some morning walk if possible because weight bearing also promote bone mineralisation. Milk,egg and chicken are typical food rich in calcium,so she should take more of these in her food.
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What Specialist Should Be Consulted For Bone Demineralization After Taking Depo- Porvera For 15 Yrs?

Drugs like this taken for long time can cause severe bone weakness. This condition require her to treat by either an orthopaedic or an endocrine specialist. IF would be her treating doctor, i would like her to start Calcium, vitamin d3 and alendronate. She should also do some morning walk if possible because weight bearing also promote bone mineralisation. Milk,egg and chicken are typical food rich in calcium,so she should take more of these in her food.