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P1NP and CTX results

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: May 10 8:27am | Replies (15)

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This may not be the right place to ask but wondering if CTX and NTX can be too low? Just got blood work done (on Fosamax about 9 months; after most recent (slightly improved) DEXA he wants me to go on Reclast (once a year infusion). I read much about marker testing on this site and kind of pushed for it. Both CTX NTX numbers came out quite low. PN1P I have not done nor been offered. Have appointments lined up with multiple doctors who treat osteoporosis starting in a couple of weeks but would like some information in the meantime if possible. Not seeing much on the internet.

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CTX is a very sensitive test. The number can change based on the time of day. P1NP is maybe the more important indicator of whether the bone medication is working.