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What type of doctor should i go to? i'm on alendronate and have a few fractures in spine. how long does it take for this prescription to work?
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Internist/Rheumatolo: An internist or rheumatologist can answer your questions and review other options with you. There are alternate medications you can take less often and you need supplements, like calcium and vitamin d. The rx you're on begins working, to some extent, immediately, but you need a full court press on your osteoporosis because of your history of fractures.
Answered 11/12/2013
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