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Most often no tests are done and no attempt made to uncover the causes of osteoporosis.As a result, many women take bone drugs to cover up the real problem. It\u2019s never discovered that they might be suffering from hyperparathyroidism, excessive loss of calcium in the urine, Celiac Disease, hypercortisolemia or any other of the hidden causes of osteoporosis.Table of ContentsToggle     4 Minutes ReadGet thoroughly tested for hidden causesWhat are common diagnostic tests?Everyone deserves the full story on their healthLow Cost Testing Offered by the Better Bones FoundationGet thoroughly tested for hidden causesI believe that any woman experiencing excessive bone weakening should be thoroughly tested for hidden causes.\u00a0 After all, if a doctor thinks the problem is serious enough to tell a woman to take bone drugs, then it is serious enough to warrant a full diagnostic workup looking for hidden causes of bone weakening.Just today I saw yet another woman who was told to take bone drugs because of excessive bone loss without any testing looking for the causes.\u00a0 After working with me she discovered she was losing bone due to an overactive parathyroid gland, which I\u2019ll write about more in an upcoming blog.What are common diagnostic tests?Here are some common diagnostic tests that can be used to uncover the underlying causes of osteoporosis:Vitamin D 25(OH)D blood testIonized calcium testIntact parathyroid hormone blood test (iPTH)24-hour urine calcium excretion testThyroid hormone function test (TSH)Dpd urine marker of bone resorption test (deoxypyridinium crosslinks test)Vertebral deformity assessmentFree cortisol test (blood or saliva)DHEA test (blood or saliva)C-reactive protein test (high sensitivity if possible)Homocysteine test (plasma or serum)Celiac diseaseGluten sensitivity testSex hormone testMarkers of bone breakdownN-telopeptides crosslinks (NTx) serum marker of bone resorption testN-telopeptides crosslinks (NTx) urine marker of bone resorption testCTx serum bone breakdown testMarkers of Bone FormationP1NP test of bone formationOsteocalcinBone alkaline phosphataseLearn more about assessing bone breakdown and bones loss\u00a0You can read more about each diagnostic test in my article What\u2019s the cause of your osteoporosis? Diagnostic tests and what they mean. If you suspect excessive bone weakening I suggest you read, print out and discuss this article with your medical practitioner. Everyone deserves the full story on their healthIt seems like today’s health care has become a knee-jerk reaction of \u201csee a symptom, take a pill.\u201d But we at the Center for Better Bones believe that everyone deserves better than that. Your bone loss is a symptom of something that\u2019s just not right in your body \u2014 and rather than treating the symptom with medications (and living with the side effects involved, some of which are plain frightening!), I encourage everyone to dig deeper and find out the source of the problem.New Offering from the Better Bones FoundationSkip the doctor and order your tests online! So many times we hear from our clients and readers that their MDs are not willing to order the tests that they request. This is such a frequent occurrence that we wanted to find a way for women to obtain these necessary tests. In partnership with The Better Bones Foundation and Evexia Labs, we are now able to offer low-cost self-pay tests for those who want to know WHY they are losing bone.The process is easy . . .#1 Select the tests that you are interested in and submit your form below. Make sure you include your full address with city, state, and zip code. We will pass this information on to the lab on your behalf.#2 Wait for an email from Evexia Lab with your username and password (also check your spam folder). Once you log in you will then be able to see the cost of the tests and can choose to self pay (no insurance accepted). After you pay Evexia will email you a requisition form for the lab.#3 Print your requisition and take it to the nearest Labcorp facility. You can find a Labcorp close to you using this link: https:\/\/www.labcorp.com\/labs-and-appointments. Self-pay testing is not available in NY, NJ, and RI.#4. \u00a0In 2 to 4 weeks after getting the tests done, you will receive your lab results via an email notifying you that the results are ready. 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$27.81\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4749 Bone-Specific Alkaline Phosphatase (BAP) - $43.26\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1214 Calcium, Ionized - $15.45\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4848 Celiac Antibodies Profile (tTG IgA, tTG IgG, DGP IgA, DGP IgG, and Total IgA) - $82.40\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t532 Complete Blood Count (CBC) with Differential - $5.15\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4966 Cortisol, AM and PM - $22.66\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t549 C-Reactive Protein (CRP), High Sensitivity - $11.33\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1677 (CTX) C-Telopeptide (Collagen Cross-linked C-Telopeptide) - $72.10\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t555 Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) Sulfate - $15.45\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t562 Estrogens, Total - $25.75\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t596 Homocyst(e)ine - $18.54\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t5584 (P1NP) Intact N-Terminal Propeptide of Type 1 Procollagen - $92.70\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t619 Lipid Panel + VLDL + Non-HDL Cholesterol + TC\/HDL Ratio - $8.24\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t542 Metabolic Panel (14), Comprehensive  - $7.21\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t634 (NTx)  N-Telopeptide Cross-links, Urine - $41.20\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t5900 Osteocalcin - $51.50\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1611 Parathyroid Hormone (PTH), Intact - $16.48\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t6050 Protein Electrophoresis With Interpretation, Serum - $20.60\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t662 Testosterone, Total - $10.30\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t679 Thyroid-stimulating Hormone (TSH) - $6.18\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t7163 TSH + Free T4 + Free T3 with Reflex to Thyroid Peroxidase (TPO) Antibodies - $23.69\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t691 Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) - $9.27\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t695 Vitamin D, 25 Hydroxy - 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Brown, PhDNew York State Certified Nutritionist & Medical Anthropologist  |  Founder, Center for Better BonesDr. Brown has dedicated more than 40 years to bone health research, clinical nutrition, and health education. She is the founder of the Center for Better Bones and the Better Bones Foundation, and author of Better Bones, Better Body \u2014 the first comprehensive guide to natural bone health. Her whole-body, alkaline-centered approach has helped thousands of women build stronger bones naturally.📖 Wikipedia📚 Amazon Author Page\u2192 Full Bio{  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",  \"@type\": \"Person\",  \"name\": \"Dr. Susan E. Brown\",  \"honorificSuffix\": \"PhD\",  \"jobTitle\": \"New York State Certified Nutritionist & Medical Anthropologist\",  \"description\": \"Founder of the Center for Better Bones and Better Bones Foundation. 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