CTX availability?

Posted by tillymack @tillymack, Jan 10 9:13am

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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CTX indicates bone breakdown and the P1NP indicates new bone building. It's advisable to get both as baselines, especially if you are considering medication. It's also important to repeat the tests after you've been on medication for a while (6 months?) to determine if you are responding to the meds.

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@babs10 Are these both blood tests?

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@babs10 Are these both blood tests?

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@tillymack yes.

C-Telopeptide (CTX)

Propeptide Type I Collagen (P1NP)

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