Here is what we received from the doctor we asked to review your question, Dr. Philip Sarrel of Yale University:
"This description is of a medically complicated condition. She's only 32 and already has degenerative bone disease. From a gynecologist's point of view, this can be seen in smokers who have had a hysterectomy at a young age. It's also seen in high-level athletes.
Otherwise, the problem is one for an internist who specializes in bone disorders as it can be seen with other glandular disorders (thyroid, parathyroid, pituitary, etc) and a variety of bone diseases. The
National osteoporosis Foundation might have a referral system for finding a specialist in her area.
The physician who ordered the tests could be the right person to do the evaluation or might have a reliable resource in their community for referral. The bottom line is that it is not a condition to ignore.
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Emmaley,
Here is what we received from the doctor we asked to review your question, Dr. Philip Sarrel of Yale University:
"This description is of a medically complicated condition. She's only 32 and already has degenerative bone disease. From a gynecologist's point of view, this can be seen in smokers who have had a hysterectomy at a young age. It's also seen in high-level athletes.
Otherwise, the problem is one for an internist who specializes in bone disorders as it can be seen with other glandular disorders (thyroid, parathyroid, pituitary, etc) and a variety of bone diseases. The
National osteoporosis Foundation might have a referral system for finding a specialist in her area.
The physician who ordered the tests could be the right person to do the evaluation or might have a reliable resource in their community for referral. The bottom line is that it is not a condition to ignore.
Dr. Sarrel
December 21, 2009 - 9:13amThis Comment
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