CTX score

[workinprogess]

HI, I've lowered my Dexa results in a year (but still higher than 5 years ago) All areas are in osteopenia now with spine being the worst at -2.1. I didn't realize you shouldn't change machines so last year it was -2.9 but I think that was part error. My doc is checking with place because differences shouldn't be that much. It seems more consistent, slowly higher with first 2 I had on same machine earlier. I will stick with that one now.

I've been working out, lifting weights, but my CTX is still 740. I don't know why. I can't take estrogen with breast cancer in family but wonder if food/calcium change will help. I took supplements but maybe not absorbed well. It's low normal (4.8)

My doc did so many blood tests in the Fall, all normal. Any ideas of things to do, I'll hit the ground running with some advice.

Thanks

[dcdream]

I have no known reasons for my osteoporosis. All my tests are normal. My scores are worse than yours, I take no meds, do all the supplements, work out almost every day, eat healthy/organic, etc. etc. and never fractured or broke any bones. They have no idea why I have it. That said, every body is different and lots of unknown with this illness. The fact you are doing better is encouraging for you.

[workinprogess in reply to dcdream]

Yes, my doc told me to "carry on" Just keep supplementing (sending me different ways to get calcium other than dairy which I can't eat often) I think my bones are strong, had a hard fall and was fine. My mom lived to 97 and had chemo for a year, never HRT, and never really fractured during some bad falls either. (one minor fx at 92) It's very complicated.

Do you do weights with workouts? I'm trying to increase slowly to keep pressure on bones and wear a weighted vest for some walks.

Do you get tested on same machine? I was told changing can make scores seem worse which is why my doctor thought I improved in part.