| Re: Bone breakdown test & Strontium
Hi Phyllis: The test that Helen had, tests the same thing in the bone that N-telopeptide (NTx) does. Below is a link that explains the results you want to see in these tests on bone markers. There are 2 types of tests that can be done, and each med gives somewhat different results, so read it and see if it helps to explain.
Strontium *Ranelate* increases bone formation markers (ALP ((bone spec. alkaline phosphatase)), PICP, PINP, OC) and decreases bone resorption markers (NTx, CTx, PYD, DPD). Pyrilinks D's test is a (DPD).
If you decide to have this test, remember it doesn't give you a bone density score, it will, like Helen said, give you an immediate result on markers. Bone markers can tell you if a med is working or not. There is some dispute on the importance of these tests, but they are used in drug trials, and on complex osteo patients, to prove efficacy when bone biopsies can't be done. You would have to be on the Strontium when or if you decide to have it done. These tests are also used to check on other bone disorders, to see if the treatment is working.
You have to register to read the link below, but it's a one time thing and free. The article is on Strontium and Bone Marker tests.
[url]http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/549140_9[/url]
Good Luck with the Dexa!!!
Last edited by DesertBloom; 05-19-2007 at 05:05 PM.
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