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Interpreting CTX and P1NP Tests

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Jun 26 7:03am | Replies (21)

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I am just starting on my journey also; I was diagnosed in May of 2025. You are lucky to have a doctor like yours; my doctor already had a medication ready for me without doing any labwork! All he saw was that my DEXA scan said osteoporosis! Needless to say, I asked him to refer me to an endocrinologist who I hope will be able to help me figure out WHY/what is causing my OP. The most helpful book I have found is “Great Bones” by Keith McCormick. It is very technical, but sooo educational!! He also has some interviews on YouTube that are very helpful. He does consultations, at a fee of course, but it is for about an hour and he wants to see certain lab works and your medical history before the consult. His book is where I learned about CTX, bone marker tests, etc. Maybe you can try reaching out to him? Good luck!

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The main reason for my bone loss is estrogen loss. It takes a whole body approach to find the cause and turn it around. I should have been put on HRT at the time of menopause. I am on HRT now. My OBGYN wanted to put me on meds when I had osteopenia. I deferred until it went osteoporosis. When I did not see a reverse after 2 years of meds my OB said "Oh, Big Pharma just wants to sell their product". So she knew but still pushed to put me on it. Anyway, I am at a good place now and going natural.

Where can I get the book? I am cking internetmom