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Thank you for your reply. I have talked with Dr. McCormick twice. I do have his book and have read it. I did do the tests correctly in terms of timing, fasting and no supplements. I also do see a doctor at Mayo Clinic since last November. I did have an endocrinologist locally that was knowledgeable. I also have been using the Exogen bone stimulator. I keep wondering if there is some other underlying cause to the low bone turnover. I was recently prescribed Tymlos but I am not sure I really want to start another med. I have taken this in 2018 for 15 months and then again from August 2022 through February 2023 when I switched to Evenity for 5 months which I discontinued due to side effects. I have taken HRT since 2018 when I hit menopause. If it is not too personal, I am curious about the genetic and metabolic issues that you have faced. I also discovered I have MGUS in 2023 because of some bloodwork I had done looking for any autoimmune disease. Thank you for your help and I certainly wish you a healthy and pain free future.
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Dear Lisanne,
My symptoms and history showed evdicnce of HPP ( hypophospatasia) which has similar charaterististc to other genetic connective tissue defects; therefore I took a genetic test coverign many general sketetal dysplasias. I have clinical indications of conncetive tissue disorder and HPP but genetic tests ( which have some limitations) indicated a different disorder - of unknown significance. I have a history of nutritinal defeciencies and high homocysteine. Homosycteine is correlated with increased risk of fracture and I have fratured many bones in my adult life - so tha t is part of my story and its rebalance is part of my healing. We all need to find out what is out of balance and correct it so the body can heal. After my original diagnosis, i dscovered I had high vit D, high urine cal and had been drinking bad water ( water softener water chemicals were causing havoc in my system - I had to start drinking spring water) had to balance these issues - it is a process for me and I pray Im getting to the point where I am regaining and beginning to build. I am concerned about the meds that must follow Tymlos - but I feel I can sort through and make the best possible choice for the best outcome. I pray you too find good guidance and path to recovery.