I love my new doctor. I thought I was going to hate changing primary care doctors after Dr. M. (who has been my doctor for at least 25 years). But the new guy is really winning me over. Dr. M. never called after visits and testing unless he found something wrong. Dr. G. called and gave me a detailed report on my lab work from my visit with him and also mailed me a copy. Then he called yesterday to give me a report on my bone density scan, which I had done last week. It's all good. No sign of osteoporosis. The good doc said that "for a woman my age" to have no sign of serious bone loss was very good. Don't you just hate that phrase: "a woman of my age"? We're still waiting for the mammogram report, and the doctor will call me with that information when he gets it.
I'm glad now that I agreed to hormone replacement therapy during menopause. I was told that it would help protect my bones, so I guess it did. I took the hormones for six or seven years.
Now if medical science could just find a solution for the fibro and back problems. But I'm very thankful for for the good parts of my health picture. I know it could be so much worse.
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On 04/20/2016, Joanne said ...
So glad your tests went well. I had the usual tests yesterday, and everything was pretty much okay.
On 04/20/2016, Barbara Anne said ...
Cheers for a good doctor who keeps you informed and provides explanations so you understand what medical stuff means. More cheers that your bones are doing well, too!! :)
When I was 25, a dermatologist told me I had old looking hands for my age and I thought that was a tacky remark!
Hugs!
On 04/20/2016, Sue, a Florida Farm Girl said ...
I'm so glad you like your new doctor. It's a real challenge to find a new one that you like and that you feel comfortable with. Also glad the bones are holding well.
On 04/21/2016, Beverly said ...
My doctor relocated a few years ago, and I had to begin with a new one, too. And, I really like her. So much so that my husband and my mother both go to her now, too.
Glad for your good bones, Susan. We'll keep praying about the other parts.
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