Connect
← Return to Interesting article - combining calcium and vit d
Discussion
Interesting article - combining calcium and vit d
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: 4 hours ago | Replies (14)Comment receiving replies
@babs10 my doctor did first bone markers (CTX, NTX) after taking fosamax for a year, and again a year after reclast. He said the most recent tests indicate reclast is working, thus no DEXA. (First CTX after year of fosamax was 52, after reclast 78; no idea what those numbers actually mean other than meds are working per doc). Unfortunately I have tried to get a dexa for my peace of mind (and to see if the exercise, diet, supplements, heel drops etc. are doing anything) but I’ve been quoted anywhere from $400-$1200 depending on cash discounts. And nothing in “writing” to confirm; they said they don’t do that. Very frustrating.
Replies to "@babs10 my doctor did first bone markers (CTX, NTX) after taking fosamax for a year, and..."
Connect
@jozer A CTX (C-telopeptide) test measures the rate of bone resorption, which is the speed at which your body breaks down bone tissue. Both of your scores are considered "low normal." Yay! Wow, that's expensive. I got one early and it was $236.
If you do not use insurance, healthcare facilities are legally required to give you a Good Faith Estimate for a DEXA scan, as long as you schedule it at least three business days in advance. If you are using health insurance to pay for the scan, however, providers are not federally required to give you this specific legal document yet, though you can still ask them for a regular cost estimate.