CTX availability?
After 20+ years on Evista, I switched from my PCP to an endocrinologist at a major medical center 4 years ago when my osteopenia drifted into osteoporosis territory. There was improvement following the first 2 Reclast infusions which nudged my DEXA scan scores slightly back into the realm of osteopenia. The final 2 infusions provided very little to no improvement. My endocrinologist recommends either continuing with Reclast or taking a holiday and then proceeding with one of the stronger OP meds.
I asked about CTX or any other tests but was told by my endocrinologist and the DEXA scan technician that nothing else was available at this and associated facilities. I would be happy to have feedback from others.
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@babs10 Are these both blood tests?
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C-Telopeptide (CTX)
Propeptide Type I Collagen (P1NP)
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