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Hesitant to begin drug treatment for my osteoporosis
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Aug 10 5:31pm | Replies (288)Comment receiving replies
So I was confused thinking uNTx meant something else. Is it the N-Telopeptide/Creat test on my bloodwork showing bone growth? My results were 33nMBCE/mM Cr.
The endocrinologist didn’t order the uNTx (my GP ordered the test) but I shared the results with her. I don’t know why she went with Fosamax but I did ask her about taking Fosamax and Jinteli concurrently. She said taking both would not be a problem. My GP recommended sticking with HRT switching over to the transdermal patch and micronized progesterone and not taking Fosamax. I picked up the Fosamax but I haven’t started taking it yet since I’m still undecided about what to do.
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Yes, I was referring to the N-telopeptide/creatinine test you had. Was that a blood or urine test? If you have a baseline prior to your start of HRT and /or lab reference range, you might have some idea how well HRT is working, in addition to your dexa results. It is possible that your endo prescribed Fosamax partially based on these results.
In the end, whether to start a bone medication and which one to choose, is a personal decision. Factor to consider including your physicians' advice, current effectiveness of HRT, your FRAX risk and the recommended sequence of medications, among others. I feel like the decision is toughest when someone is dealing with borderline osteoporosis- like in your case,