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Recently diagnosed with severe osteoporosis of lumbar spine -3.4 T sco

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Apr 1 6:51pm | Replies (68)
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Hi @doglover1962 may I ask are your ctx and p1np your baseline readings? Prior to your forteo therapy, were you on any other bone meds? Is your doc going to monitor both bone markers during your forteo therapy?

Thank you very much for the note of "gene factor 5 leiden heterozygous"? May I ask which specialist orders this kind of test?

@doglover1962 and @lynn59 women bear most of the heavy duty of a caregiver. I'm so sorry to hear your loss. I've been there also. Let's not forget to prioritize self care in the process should we be put into the role again!

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doglover1962 | @doglover1962 | Mar 30 4:32pm

Hi Mayblin!
My baseline CTX is 742 and P1NP is 68. I just started taking Teriparatide this week so it's my first osteoporosis medication for me. My primary care doctor was able to order the test due to my mom having that inherited blood clotting condition.

Amen to you about caregiving! We often forget to take good care of ourselves while caregiving a loved one. But if we are not well, we won't be able to care for them. I have been trying to heal and recover but it's been a rough road for me after all that has happened in just a matter of 6 months. You take care of yourself.

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