LDL-cholesterol and osteoporosis

@reginacl Actually, I'm in Europe and my former GP refused to test me on LP(A), as "we don't do that, because we already know everything we need to know". I might ask my current GP at my next appointment...

@reginacl Actually, I'm in Europe and my former GP refused to test me on LP(A), as "we don't do that, because we already know everything we need to know". I might ask my current GP at my next appointment...

@wilweten
interesting, because I heard info saying once in a lifetime testing is standard in Canada and Europe.
The Lipidologist who I am a patient of did specialized blood testing which
indicated that “statins would not help lower my bad cholesterol” - Repatha is a newer injectable (every two weeks) treatment that helps lower the bad cholesterol.

Interesting how cholesterol can impact osteoporosis. At a Medicare checkup almost two years ago, I asked my GP if there were any blood tests to look at things like inflammation in my body. She said she would order a LP(a) test. When the results came back in the high range, that led to referral to heart doctor who ordered a cardiac CT scan that showed some calcium buildup in my LAN. Although that was not a high number, I was also referred to a heart specialist in Lipidology. From there was put on an every other week injection of Repatha.
When learning more about my LP(a) being elevated, found that one in five people have elevated LP(a), but doctors don’t routinely test for it in the U.S. They DO test for it in Europe and Canada. Since this elevated number indicates that the liver does not process cholesterol normally, which results in high bad cholesterol. Since you are making the association between osteoporosis and cholesterol, I’m wondering if the medical community is not making associations appropriately. If you knew there was a test that would show if you have elevated LP(a) that one in five people have, would you ask for it? Disappointed that this test that would show elevated LP(a) is not offered to patients (it’s a once in a lifetime, non-changing number). The U.S. needs to get onboard with Canada and Europe in LP(a) testing.

@reginacl
What is LP test? I am living in Spain but do not have idea about it. However, I am doing extensive blood test a couple of times every year.

@melia7

I was surprised to learn this recently as well and that it seems to have occurred while using foods from Mayo Clinic to control my cholesterol that has been helpful. I take calcium, Vitamin D3 and recently started MK4 to address osteoporosis concerns. Would appreciate any further information/guidance on this issue.
Thank you.

Interesting how cholesterol can impact osteoporosis. At a Medicare checkup almost two years ago, I asked my GP if there were any blood tests to look at things like inflammation in my body. She said she would order a LP(a) test. When the results came back in the high range, that led to referral to heart doctor who ordered a cardiac CT scan that showed some calcium buildup in my LAN. Although that was not a high number, I was also referred to a heart specialist in Lipidology. From there was put on an every other week injection of Repatha.
When learning more about my LP(a) being elevated, found that one in five people have elevated LP(a), but doctors don’t routinely test for it in the U.S. They DO test for it in Europe and Canada. Since this elevated number indicates that the liver does not process cholesterol normally, which results in high bad cholesterol. Since you are making the association between osteoporosis and cholesterol, I’m wondering if the medical community is not making associations appropriately. If you knew there was a test that would show if you have elevated LP(a) that one in five people have, would you ask for it? Disappointed that this test that would show elevated LP(a) is not offered to patients (it’s a once in a lifetime, non-changing number). The U.S. needs to get onboard with Canada and Europe in LP(a) testing.