alendronic acid has destroyed my life

I asked how we would know if it wasnt working, and his reply was that it would be having an effect on my bones after six months and the next scan results would indicate an increased bone density, or not. This settled after a few days How Alendronic Acid works Alendronic Acid is a bisphosphonate. She suggested maybe I stop taking the AS but I already had. I had been doing yoga for twenty years. Also taking into account that I have & still do.Lead a very active & healthy lifestyle! I will come back in a few weeks and let you guys know if I have any strange side effects. If you suddenly stop taking the drug, you might experience severe side effects, putting you at high risk of more bone fractures. Do not take this drug if you have mild to severe kidney problems. I shall be bringing these reviews to my GPs attention AND a refusal to even take the first dose! If you were prescribed to take 10 mg of alendronic acid, swallow one whole tablet daily. Severe side effects include the following: In rare cases, alendronic acid may cause a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). It has given me bad acid reflux. Your dentist will have heard of it and will ensure that you have any treatment done before you start. My ears was hurting. He said the result was impossible and after another Dexa scan Im told I have osteopenia in my hip and spine. I have done my research an hoping to give up on alendronic and follow the advice in the books. I was prescribed Alendronic acid because I had been diagnosed with osteopenia back in 2004. I was going through a traumatic time at age 45 yrs and was diagnosed with hypothyroidism, the menopause and depression all at the same time. Store below 25C. This pain was far worse than the pain I experience withOsteoporosis! Took 1 pill of AA. Fast forward to 2019 stared getting pains from my knees traveled throughout my body into my head thought im going to die. Fosamax (alendronic acid) is used to treat osteoporosis. If I took slow shallow breaths the pain was bearable. Now have constant Hi everyone.I am new to this forum.I started taking Alendronic acid for the first time yesterday.I have had a bone density scan which shows i have oesteoporosis.I am 59 years old,considered myself quite fit until last June,I have read the side effects of these tablets and what other people have put about them.I am quite scared about taking anymore.I felt fine yesterday after taking mu first . Hi there. I also have arthritis in my thumbs. Im very concerned, like you & so many others, about the side effects of AA which I have just started today! Hi, Ive just been reading through some of the comments as I too have concerns over Alendronic acid tablets. I was told by the hospital after my bone scan that my Osteoporosis was not that bad so Ill see what happens after my next scan Im 73 years old and dont want to feel unwell due to the side effects which if you read about them can be very serious. A. I thought I was intelligent and assertive enough that it couldnt possibly happen to me a second time. Hi just wondering how your getting on with the alendrolic acid? Its bad enough living with PBC and all that entails for the rest of my life, but to go through what all of you good people have gone through NO WAY DANNO! Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I do wish you the very best Just dont know what to do for best. These drugs are pushed to the top of the prescribing line by big pharma. Lately i have been feeling tooth pain and have told by the dentist they cannot see me without a letter from my GP if i am taking alendronic acid. Ive just discovered that lack of it can be at the root of fatigue, depression, low body temperature, and many other issues. Suddenly not taking or stopping this medication may cause severe side effects. Menopause in women or low testosterone levels in men, Poor nutrition such as low-intake of calcium and vitamin D, Crohns disease, celiac disease, and other inflammatory bowel conditions that affect your body in absorbing nutrients, Calcium supplements, magnesium, iron, and zinc multivitamins, Cancer medicines such as bevacizumab or thalidomide and if youre undergoing chemotherapy. I had to ask the doctor at hospital when I went for gluten test and results. Researching I came across Dr Rex Newnham, his story is very interesting, look him up he has written several books re osteoporosis/arthritis, treating them naturally with borax/boron. Also, have you researched iodine? Does anyone know the scientific evidence for Alendronic acid and what it does to the body that makes so many people feel achy and dizzy? This settled after a few days and I thought no more about it. If you missed a dose, take it the following morning and continue taking your next doses on your usual schedule. I am taking much more care of myself with exercise an I am totally sugar gluten dairy and alcohol free. This was a total surprise to me. My older sister, who had recently discovered she had osteoporosis, had a very bad fall, ironically as a result of a violent reaction to a prescription drug, and broke three vertebrae in her back. I Have been taking Alendronic Acid Tablets for 11 months now. Bottom Line. It begins as minor dental problems and can escalate to permanent jaw damage. I was prescribed alendronic acid as my DEXA scan showed mildish osteoporosis when I started arimidex. From then on the amount of activity needed to bring on the symptoms became less and less, to where I am now. However for the past couple of months the left lower side of my face has been continuously swollen and my family have finally noticed. I have gone downhill and increased weight. My advice is dont risk your health when the adverse effects are so clearly documented. Yes my muscles ache and my arthritis in joints have worsened constant tummy upsets I put down to too much gluten! 2 years. My mom who is 76 has taken 7 tablets, she stopped due to pain in her hips legs and groin. I have now vowed NOT to take another tablet, after all at my age, I feel I have nothing to lose! re the first strange vivid dreams has been my nearest experience. I have been taking this drug since 2006 only to be told today at a meds review that it should only be used for a limited time. I will make sure I get it. Ive been prescribed alendronic acid now as although doing very well year later, my new doctor is concerned about my bone and muscle condition. You would think that and the fact that in Canada a class action suit was brought against the manufacturers of this drug, would be enough to warrant serious alarm bells. Itching in my left shoulder/arm, have gained weight and my mood has changed. Hi Ive had AA and it made me feel terrible! But no issue with my teeth. For oral liquid medicine, use the dosing syringe to measure one unit (70 mg in 100 ml) of oral solution and take it once a week. My GP told me to take alendronic acid with the calcium and vit D tabs 5 or so years ago (in my mid 40s), after a DEXA scan showed I had mild osteoporosis already. If it is common for headaches, dizzy spells and blackout reportsshouldnt this concern those that live alone, for both GP and patient? Hi. I do wonder if all of this is as a result of being on Seroxat for so long. From day one my tummy was not happy & after 8 weeks I suddenly became severely constipated (Literally overnight !!!) She told me that all of these drugs, which is just a few, would cause me to have the same side effects. Now on Alendronic 70 weekly. We would be very interested in accounts of what happens when people take RxISK reports to doctors. Dentist now tells me my teeth are not strong enough to hold a bridge again. I would be grateful for any help or advice I have had OA in my lumber Thorasic and Cervical regions of my spine and also in both of my hips and was given a Bone density scan which showed the OA has progressed to Osteopena for this the consultant prescribed Alendronic Acid tablets 70mg which I take once a week from 30/03 /13 . There is a fine balance struck in order to treat symptoms without curing, so your symptoms are only abated when you take drugs, but if you die, then obviously they make no more money. I cant believe the drug companies perscribe this medicine knowing what t doesTo patients,me included I have had the same side effects . Federal drug regulators and researchers say that Fosamax, a drug thats supposed to help with bone growth, is linked to this rare dental disease thats also called Dead Jaw Syndrome. May 2013, 15:46. https://info.mhra.gov.uk/drug-analysis-profiles/dap.html?drug=./UK_EXTERNAL/NONCOMBINED/UK_NON_000837661002.zip&agency=MHRA Alendronate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. It is strongly linked to a condition called bisphosphonate related osteo necrosis of the jaw if you require any dental treatment while you take it. I wont be taking it as I feel I may be able to find a natural alternative. They did prescribe adcal calcium/vit d and felt so ill which I thought was these drugs causing it but it wasnt it is intolerance to calcium which I was told when I had my bone scan is quite common. I didnt like what I saw. I thought that my story was a Seroxat story. Alendronic acid is used to treat a condition called osteoporosis (brittle bones). . No problems with my calcium + vitamin D levels when I started taking medication. Given ENEMA which got things moving but still having problems so was referred for COLONOSCOPY!! It was so frightening my partner called for an ambulance and I was taken to the local hospital, where they hid me in a side room to let me sit and jerk in private. In fact we were three quarters of the way through our time together before I happened to mention I took alendronic acid. Fast forward to 2008. By this time my body was still, so I went home feeling scared and utterly distraught. My lower teeth started getting loose and getting cavities to the point where , in 2011 I had to have the last remaining 6 lower teeth pulled and dentures made. pope francis indigenous peoples. Doctor said it was a preemptive measure as my left hip was compromised! You can only take it with plain water, not mineral water. Does anyone know if theres a link between the 2 drugs or if theres a suitable alternative? Its recommended to take it on an empty stomach first thing in the morning. It treats osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and men at high risk of fractures. There is a phrase called the patient financial profile which is the profit made from an illness or disease or condition without the patient either getting cured or dying. Im also having episodes of increased heart rate on a regular basis just from walking a short distance. For a once health, fit woman shes a frail person now who cant walk and has bladder/stomach problems. Its essential to take calcium supplements and vitamin D3 at least 2-4 hours before your first dose of alendronic acid. As I was searching through my kitchen drawers, it came to me. I compared it with strontium ranelate, which was the drug my sister was taking, and the strontium appeared to have better results. Armed with more natural solutions which I have been taking anyway but paying more attention now. It is relevant at this point to say that my sister lives in Australia which has different prescribing criteria. Youre description of whip lash injury describes me. My legs and bottoms of feet, are so painful. 4. I felt so incredibly ill the next day. Energice is a vitamin infused Premium Isotonic ice bar scientifically formulated with Electrolytes, B Vitamins (B3, B5, B6, B12) and Potassium. Anything more and pressure builds in my head, I feel lightheaded, my ears ring and my muscles jerk happily away by themselves. My GP suggested that I take another brand but I cannot risk it. Ive only had one tablet of the Alendronic Acid yesterday, but seem to have quite a few of the side effects so wont have another again, and am miffed to see that people have problems for weeks even after one tablet. My Mum had taken Alendronic for 10yrs after breaking her hip. I was diagnosed with Preliminary Billiary Cholongistis (PBC) in 2021 and am now informed I have osteopenia (May 2022); informed today that a prescription has been left at my chemist for Alendronic Acid to be taken once a week. This caused the bone to shatter like glass ! Ostopenia and had a high risk of a fracture. It hurts to walk on my feet. I also read from what seems like reliable sources that oesophageal cancer rates go up by 40% and also causes atrial fibrillation in significant numbers . Glad Im not alone with these problems,thought i was going mad, hi I had zolondronic infusion no problem ,tablets i cant tolerate so I have hit and missed with them ,I told my consultant and the nurses at the hospital but went unanswered said they would sort it ,five weeks a go I fractured my spine so now Im waiting to see what they going to do Ive been honest with them said i skipped a lot cos I felt sick all the time ,Ive opted for infusion,told them that I did tell them ,but now because Ive fractured my spine Im worried that my bone is bad ,bone density scan and hopefully they will sort infusion out for me .I dont like the tablets,I take vitamin d and c .Im trying to help myself just hope its not too late .wouldnt mind I fell off a ladder about two years ago straight onto my back legs and head fell backwards flat and not a broken bone and I had had a density scan just before the fall.

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