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Help needed comparing CTX & P1NP results
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: 31 minutes ago | Replies (13)Comment receiving replies
jozer, the bone markers aren't prescribed by many physicians. Some consider the assays unreliable, and consequently without signification.
Fosamax represses bone turnover which increases the risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw and atypical femur fracture. Given your previous hip fracture and the lack of gain in the left hip, you might consider your density numbers in that left femur while considering your options.
Stomach issues on the injectable bisphosphonates are less problematic because they avoid the alimentary canal. If your IBS is not autoimmune it might not have to be a consideration.
I'm partial to the bone building drug Forteo.
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