Rheumatologist Appointment

[RalphyDog]

Hi, I have been referred to a Rheumatologist to discuss the yearly injections because I am unable to take the oral medication. I have been offered an appointment in May 2025. Has anyone else had to wait a lengthy time? In the meantime I am taking a high dose of VitD & Calcium.

[Peony4575]

Rheumatology appointments are at least that wait time in my area on NHS

[RalphyDog in reply to Peony4575]

Hi Peony4575 thank you for your reply, looking at some of the other posts, it seems the same everywhere. I could not believe it when I saw the dates.

[28Harvey28]

Hi. I was also referred to rheumatology due to not being able to tolerate oral medication. I had a wait of 18 months. I was told that my Hospital didn't support the Fracture prevention Service which seems to have been the case throughout the Country. I tried all avenues such as contacting MP, getting GP to try to speed up but nothing seemed to make any difference. During the wait I did feel pressured by my GP that if I was so worried about my osteoporosis worsening during that I should take oral medication. However I chose not do this as couldn't face more side effects of this. Once seen by Consultant Rheumatologist I was prescribed Romosozumab and am now 5 months into this. I was due to have 3 month review (Oct 2024) with Rheumatology but once again I am waiting for this and despite chasing am still waiting . All I can say is thank goodness for this forum and for the ROS as without this I would feel totally unsupported. I really hope you get seen soon and wish you all the best with your journey

[Caradoc1a]

I've been told that it's important to take vitamin K2 if you are taking calcium as it helps stop calcification of arteries. Plus magnesium.

[Feline4]

Hi RalphyDog, I was referred to Rheumatology in November. My appointment is 24 September 2025! I have very severe osteoporosis and several fractures. I'd settle for May.

[RalphyDog in reply to Feline4]

Hi Feline4 thank you for responding . It’s a joke that you have to wait so long, I thought it was just the area I live in, but seems to be everywhere.