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Low Protein levels in Bloodwork while on Forteo?

Posted by thehuth6 @thehuth6, Mar 9, 2023

Has anyone experienced low protein levels in bloodwork while taking Forteo or other medication for bones? Although I am doing everything I can to eat a lot of protein throughout the day, I continue to have low protein levels in blood work. I have been tested for celiac disease and was negative. But doctors are unable to tell me if it is an absorbency problem or a side effect to medicine. I walk over 5 miles everyday to try to build bone and burn off stress.

Thanks for any thoughts you may have!

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teb | @teb | Mar 22, 2023

I was on Forteo but did not have any issues at all. Just wondering if you have any autoimmune disorders and how you were tested for gluten. Celiac is difficult to diagnose and the only definitive way to determine is through a biopsy. Blood tests are not always accurate. Aside from celiac disease, there is also a possibility of gluten sensitivity. If you do have any autoimmune issues, particularly Hasimotos/hypothyroidism, it's best to eliminate gluten completely. I have no idea if this would improve your protein markers but your doctor must have thought there might be some correlation. Might be worth a try to eliminate gluten completely for 2 months, see how you feel and retest to see if it has had any impact. Must be a complete elimination to note any effect. (I've been gluten free for 10 years. It's not that hard! 🙂 )

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thehuth6 | @thehuth6 | Mar 22, 2023
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@teb

I was on Forteo but did not have any issues at all. Just wondering if you have any autoimmune disorders and how you were tested for gluten. Celiac is difficult to diagnose and the only definitive way to determine is through a biopsy. Blood tests are not always accurate. Aside from celiac disease, there is also a possibility of gluten sensitivity. If you do have any autoimmune issues, particularly Hasimotos/hypothyroidism, it's best to eliminate gluten completely. I have no idea if this would improve your protein markers but your doctor must have thought there might be some correlation. Might be worth a try to eliminate gluten completely for 2 months, see how you feel and retest to see if it has had any impact. Must be a complete elimination to note any effect. (I've been gluten free for 10 years. It's not that hard! 🙂 )

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Thank you.
I had a procedure by a gastroenterologist with a scope down while under anesthesia. She said everything was clear.
Thanks for the suggestion to eliminate gluten.

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teb | @teb | Mar 23, 2023
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@thehuth6

Thank you.
I had a procedure by a gastroenterologist with a scope down while under anesthesia. She said everything was clear.
Thanks for the suggestion to eliminate gluten.

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Your gastroenterologist was thorough! They usually don't do a biopsy. Good that you can definitively rule out celiac. Gluten sensitivity is still possible though.
So sorry you are dealing with this mystery. It makes it so much harder when you don't know what it is or what precisely to do. Wishing you the best of luck in finding answers.

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