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Been taking forteo since 10/14, some concern by md might be pagets. is there a definite test for pagets?
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Yes: Pagers disease has presently characteristic findings on radiologic studies and blood work. Usually the alkaline phosphates se will be markedly elevated and there will be findings in CT and bone scans. If there is still question, a biopsy can be done though it is rarely needed.
Answered 3/25/2015
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