I had a fall/fracture side of leg then DEXA scab and told I had osteoporosis, my reading was -2.6 which I believe is just over normal readings. My body awareness tells me otherwise. Armed with more natural solutions which I have been taking anyway but paying more attention now. I have v v mild connective tissue disorder (not rare) also. Can you keep us posted on whether it goes down again, and if it does whether you or anyone can work out what it is about the drug is causing this to happen and what your doctor suggests when you get to talk to him. As you age, you will notice changes in your body, such as grayed hair, wrinkles, vision problems, and hearing loss. I was left on Seroxat for 15 years and wonder if it is the reason I know have Neuropathy. I would demand one straight away. 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. 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 . September 2020 Diagnosed with PMR & prescribed Prednisolone + ADCAL3D +Alendronic Acid. I am 73, have Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis and I was prescribed Aldronic Acid 1 a week since breaking my femur in 2015. But after a yr i got a very bad back, ended up a right angle for 6 wks, now i have just pushed hard with a screwdriver and got such a pain in my side. These chemicals were developed in the 19th century but were not investigated until the 1960s for bone metabolism. On the third dose I took the tablet with a glass of water as usual and as it was 6.30am I decided to take the lurcher I was looking after for a longish walk (as you cant sit down once you had taken the tablet). This drug is only available for prescription and should be taken with caution. When I researched Fosamax/drug intolerance I found it is a reported side effect that people (usually women aged 50 70, of course) became intolerant of other drugs whilst having taken Fosamax for 2 5 years. I hd bone density DXA scan scan in 2010 and was told i had Been given Alendronic acid 10mg tablet which I have to take daily. Sister told the doc she intends taking Boron. thanks for this site. 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 . Stopping this medication means maintaining your bone health and density through lifestyle and diet. I got a book on osteoporosis from the library and it explained against taking alendronic acid and any other medication that contain biphosphates. Hi Ive had AA and it made me feel terrible! I take Alendronic tablets as I had breast cancer and take the tablets for continuing bone health. She is currently in a lot of pain when she walks. She doesnt have osteoporosis but they just put her on these. I do wonder if all of this is as a result of being on Seroxat for so long. Withdrawal was so extreme that the longest I ever lasted off the drug was seven weeks, the worst of my life. I expect only the shareholders are enthusiastic about it! I am 70 and keep fit by walking everywhere. Bisphosphonates are widely used. Ive been on Alendronic Acid for about ten years, possibly longer. Then, they will assess if youll have to continue taking it or take a break from it by stopping the medication completely. After reading all the reports of strange muscle and joint pain caused by this medication, Im guessing that is the culprit. Then in early November I started to feel strange again. I was prescribed in 2003 following a crack in my Femur following a knee replacement and the resulting Dexa scan! I have even had to report my concern and disappointment and lack of care by both my GP and Dentist. I was still a little sore, but improving. I developed teeth probs just before diagnosis so treatment sounds scary if things are made worse by AA. If you suddenly stop taking the drug, you might experience severe side effects, putting you at high risk of more bone fractures. 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! It is commonly prescribed to treat patients with bone issues like osteoporosis and Pagets disease. Alendronate helps to reduce the risk of fracture in people with osteoporosis and some other bone conditions. Six hours later, left jaw joint tightness, nerves in teeth/jaw became sensitive (lasted a day), runny stools, dry mouth, calf cramps (at night). have been taking the drugs, with 3 years seen as a threshold point for an increased likelihood of adverse effects. I wont be taking it as I feel I may be able to find a natural alternative. Hi. However, below are early signs of osteoporosis: Please see your doctor if your family has a history of osteoporosis to assess your risk. I was prescribed alendronic acid as my DEXA scan showed mildish osteoporosis when I started arimidex. 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. I am 79 and took my first Allendronic tablet last Weds. It works by suppressing the activity of osteoclasts, cells that cause destruction of bone. Dodgy tummy, acid reflux, sleep problems and hair loss. But, due to some factors, your bone mass could decrease rapidly, and your body could break down bones much faster than replacing them. Am I the only one the suffer from these bad side effects after taking it for the first time. https://info.mhra.gov.uk/drug-analysis-profiles/dap.html?drug=./UK_EXTERNAL/NONCOMBINED/UK_NON_000837661002.zip&agency=MHRA 20 mile house bernadette 0533 929 10 81; best time to visit kodiak island info@reklamcnr.com; grateful dead from the vault box set caner@reklamcnr.com; athens high school basketball roster reklamcnr20@gmail.com I also are very intolerant to any meds but my doctor had at last convinced me to trythis and suffice to say I will not be taking any more. Do not take alendronate if you have low calcium levels. It's harmful if you suddenly stop taking it without a proper assessment from your healthcare provider. Theres little research if alendronic acid is safe for breastfeeding moms. they mask the crumbling bones within and only show the outer bone growth, I have decided I really dont want to take these any more but wonder if there are side effects. Alendronic Acid 70 mg tablets is a tablet containing the active substance alendronic acid (commonly called alendronate) and belongs to a group of non-hormonal medicines called bisphosphonates. Ive just read your post on this thread about Alendronic Acid & was hoping you might share your naturopathic bone protocol supplementation with me. Alendronic acid, which is a generic drug that is also supplied under the brand name Fosamax Once Weekly (Organon Pharma), is licensed for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis, according to the supply notification. I attributed this to having a 12 hour car ride and driving 6 out of 12 hours. After reading this negative press about AA, I refused to take it. And of course I couldnt exercise, so taking the drug seemed suddenly very important. I am 81 years of age. I am worried about it as it seems to be getting worse. Your dentist will have heard of it and will ensure that you have any treatment done before you start. Jan. The NHS say. Editorial Note: We want any accounts of adverse or interesting events on drugs or new uses for drugs from people on them or doctors, pharmacists or others trying to manage the effects of drugs. A big thank you to all. I was diagnosed with osteoporosis two weeks ago, so I just took one Sunday. Stopped now. I had a scan 6 months ago and have osteoporosis. Anyway, I started to take them three weeks ago and I seem to have been fortunate in that I have had very few side effects but, after reading all these reviews, Im not sure I will carry on as Im fit and healthy with no pain. I am 62. Instead of the exercising I need and want to be doing, my muscles are weakening, my joints ache, my tendons burn and my bones are probably crumbling away. I chose the infusions and, after two infusions, the Pagets was seen to be in remission. Bisphosphonates are a class of osteoporosis drugs such as Boniva (ibandronate), Fosamax (alendronate), Actonel (risedronate) and Reclast (zoledronic acid). Pharmaceutical drugs are just about making money and not curing people. Alendronic acid belongs to a group of non-hormonal medicines known as bisphosphonates, which prevent bone loss from the body. pope francis indigenous peoples. There was an intense pressure in my head and I felt the muscles in my arms, legs and torso being pulled tighter and tighter as if by elastic and then I started to jerk. It was becoming clear to me at this point that activity brought on my symptoms, and at that time it was extreme activity a session at the gym, a long bike ride, a strenuous walk. prevent cancer spreading to the bone. Took AA on Sunday and the next night I was in so much pain, I couldnt move. Im 61 and after a long history of fractures (mostly sports related) and a recent wrist fracture from a fall, I had a DXA scan and have Oseopenia. Your doctor might recommend you take other drugs 30 minutes after taking alendronic acid. Alendronic Acid is used in the treatment of osteoporosis. To my surprise he agreed. Thank you for all y9our input re: Alendronic Acid. Two or three times a week. Below are essential things that you should know before taking alendronic acid: Tell your doctor if you have any dental implants or any tooth issues before taking alendronic acid. I have been taking them for about 5 weeks. Are there any better options to AA which people have found?? I think she must have dislodged it, I also have something called GCA which can affect your jaw so I cant say which or if either has caused the problem. I have spent the past 4 hrs reading up on this medication and these reviews! I am not in your age group Jane bit I can appreciate Yor feeling left out. The optimal length of therapy remains unknown. alendronic acid has destroyed my lifealendronic acid has destroyed my life ego service center near me Back to Blog. This is me! I took my first Alendronic acid tablet last Sunday. Put on strong doses of steroids. Taking alendronic acid can help if you have, or are at risk of developing, osteoporosis. It could give you terrible side effects. Alendronic acid and teeth extraction My mother saw the dentist recently because of gum infection. 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. For alendronic acid Common or very common Gastrointestinal disorders; joint swelling; vertigo Uncommon Haemorrhage Rare or very rare Femoral stress fracture; oropharyngeal ulceration; photosensitivity reaction; severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCARs) Side-effects, further information 2 weeks later I have joint pain in my elbows like broken glass and have pins and needles in my arms and fingers. What are we paying the doctors for? In fact we were three quarters of the way through our time together before I happened to mention I took alendronic acid. Ive just been prescribed AA but having read all the posts on this site have decided not to start taking it. http://www.drugwatch.com/fosamax/osteonecrosis/, Fosamax is linked to osteonecrosis, or bone death, of the jaw. But its come to my attention that long term , I didnt like what I saw. I was running 2 or 3 times, each week, circuit, bodypump, combat, body pump etc, about 14 hours of workout every week. This is a vile drug dangerous and should be pulled from market to protect any future victims. I feel much better and fitter than before. With this condition, your bones become thin and weak, and break easily. The Royal Osteoporosis Society website is very detailed and useful, with info on exercise you should do more of it which must be weight bearing more so than just walking and promote balance. She is 86. Stopped AA & CAL3D immediately!! Bisphosphonates like alendronic acid and risedronic acid have been the subject of research on their effectiveness in treating osteoporosis. Took my 1st AA 2 days ago, since then Ive had constant stomachache, feel exhausted, and tired, and shivering. Surgeon said her bones in the hip and pelvis crumbled away like chalk and hed never seen that as severe before. I also ate one energice bar. Summary Commonly reported side effects of alendronate include: decreased serum calcium and decreased serum phosphate. Really concerned as Ive never ever had bowel problems!!!! On research I found there has been class law suits against the manufacturer of this drug in Canada. The effects of alendronic acid may occur after 1 month of taking it. Some years later she was in terrible pain and her doctor wouldnt believe me when i said that i thought her hips were dying. I am so worried about taking the meds but also worried about not taking them? I have been on Sertraline 70mg for a few years and as I have asthma my inhaler has been changed to Beclmetasome 100/6. Itching in my left shoulder/arm, have gained weight and my mood has changed. Whoa, I said, I want to do this with diet and exercise. My 76yr old mom has taken 7 AA tablets and it has cause her hip, leg and groin pain that has become quite severe. Other side effects include: arthralgia, myalgia, and ostealgia. I have had osteoarthritis for twenty years, and was diagnosed as as having osteopenia 7 years ago. The NHS Dentist has ben very negative and created time consuming visits which are difficult for me to arrange because I have decreasing mobility because of MS. No one my GP or the dentist recommended by my GP have given me no warning about the serious side effects of having dental extractions while taking Aldronic Acid. This is just too weird. Im very concerned and unsure what to do? For a once health, fit woman shes a frail person now who cant walk and has bladder/stomach problems. The test showed that I now have osteopenia, but could never get off alendronic as it is due to gluten. Nothing too spectacular to report. For more about osteoporosis and medication, see Fragile Doctors: Iatroporosis. 65 fatalities, 1,292 musculoskeletal disorders, 651 poisonings, 2,537 gastrointestinal disorders. We would be very interested in accounts of what happens when people take RxISK reports to doctors. I was told i had Oesteoporosis of the spine with high risk of a fracture. My legs and bottoms of feet, are so painful. But, because you naturally produce vitamin D3, your doctor might not recommend you take supplements unless you have a deficiency. 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. At which point he told me that NICE guidelines indicated that he had to prescribe alendronic acid, and he could only move me to a different drug if it didnt work. This vitamin helps your bones absorb more calcium. About 3 hours later, I started to feel weird, sort of dizzy. So if u are on adcal or calcium as well check out it isnt that causing any side effects. She has stopped the tablets. As the Corona virus is ongoing we cannot go back to the GP yet, but she is convinced all the aches started after coming off of it!! Hi You should be able to have a dexa scan every 5 years. Just dont know what to do for best. This settled after a few days I wonder if it might be something that could help you Ive attached the link to the video below. In case of severe allergic reactions and poisoning on your first dose, please call your doctor or emergency help immediately. I have had 7 weeks off work with a fractured wrist and another week off with feeling poorly due to AA (with no pay as Im a self employed carer) and need to feel fully fit before returning to work. 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. The second is absolutely & completely familiar. This way, youll prevent any irritation in your throat or esophagus. From day one I didnt believe that my body needed them but was told that When your taking steroids the additional meds are also needed & I was told this by more than one GP!!! A novel process for the preparation of alendronic acid is disclosed. The side effects are bone pain, joint pain and bruising, numbness in the face and lips. Read on a page recently that the manufacturers of this drug have been sued in Canada by 1200 odd people and won 27.5 millionso why hasnt this been reviewed here. I have now been off Alendronic acid for two weeks or so, and at the moment im not noticing very much improvement. This is a condition that causes your bones to get weaker and be more likely to break. In my diary I have written that I felt lightheaded, as if I wasnt getting enough oxygen, and that my arms and head were fizzing. Think Im off to GP to hear her thoughts!!! The doctors do say though that we should let them know if we have any. H411 (50%): Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment . For all patients: Dental practitioners should ask about current or past use of Doctor said it was a preemptive measure as my left hip was compromised! I took Alendronic Acid for 6 months and stopped 5 months ago. However for the past couple of months the left lower side of my face has been continuously swollen and my family have finally noticed. Reading all above, i think i will put myself on a little break, just to see if there is a difference in my condition overall. I was prescribed alendronic acid 1x weekly. My body jerked violently and out of control for hours. beyond distribution houston tx; bagwell style bowie; alex pietrangelo family; atlas 80v battery run time; Two hours later, I finally could eat, and drink. So after a bit of Internet research and finding this site, I will no longer be taking either drug. Peripheral neuropathy in the hands and fingers. So, I took it with 12 ounces of water. Stop taking your next dose if you experience rash or hives, swelling of your face, lips, or tongue, and trouble breathing. I better print your reviews kind people & put them before my GP & the Liver Consultant who suggested bisphosphonates in the first place!! With this. It was the most frightening and totally incomprehensible thing to have no control over my limbs at all but as I sit and write this, I realise it has become totally familiar. I feel so Ill, but after reading the comments regarding AA, Im not sure, if its the AA causing these problems, Im afraid to take my next one, on Thursday. He arranged for me to have an MRI and EEG tests, but his opinion was that Seroxat was the likely culprit as he had never seen anything like this before. Without the support of new bone tissues, your bones become more porous and fragile, making you prone to bone fractures. Alendronic acid monohydrate | C4H15NO8P2 | CID 15585620 - structure, chemical names, physical and chemical properties, classification, patents, literature, biological activities, safety/hazards/toxicity information, supplier lists, and more. Blood test in November showed a underactive thyriod and am taking Levothyronine 25mg. Its been a nightmare for four weeks weeks. Its essential to take calcium supplements and vitamin D3 at least 2-4 hours before your first dose of alendronic acid. 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 . I was determined that my own actions would build my bones so I only had to take the drug for a short time. He said the result was impossible and after another Dexa scan Im told I have osteopenia in my hip and spine. I feel cold inside all the time and the headache is miserable. My entire body jerked violently as if I was having an epileptic fit, but I was conscious throughout. They are ok and work fine for first few years ! From 2013 I was prescribed alendronic acid. I have an annual blood test at hospital for gluten. I took the tab yesterday &.the strange & heavy uneven rhythm actually woke me up last night. Took dose 8 yesterday, and so far so good. Sister told the doc she was not taking AA any more, he told her she should take it !. Alendronate works by slowing down the cells that break . He says he cured his wifes osteoporosis with the supplementation of boron and he describes the dosage he used in the video. I had also gone hypothyroid. Alendronate is also used to treat Paget's disease of bone. I decided to stop. No tablet is worth taking if no quality of life. After trying a variety of non-drug treatments, I went to the doctor in December 1996 with intermittent insomnia and PMS, and asked for some sleeping tablets. Hello Claire, I am 60 years old and very modern and active with and without my grandchildren. This was a total surprise to me. Thank you. May 2013, 15:46. This settled after a few days and I thought no more about it. I walked home very gingerly with the dog and later phoned my doctor What an awful time you are having my sympathy goes out to you. But the following is extract is certainly familiar; Eventually I asked to see a movement disorder specialist, as by this time I was convinced I must have some dreadful neurological problem. It can support your bones depending on how long you have taken medicine. reduce the risk of fractures in people with osteoporosis. I have taken 2 in total. take personal responsibility for themselves. I have an appointment at The Royal Dental Practice, Cromwell Road, Dorchster to have two back teeth removed. Alendronic Acid prevents the loss of bone that occurs in women after they have been through the menopause and helps to rebuild bone. Ive taken a covid test because these days thats what you do if you feel ill at all. Do not lie down for at least 30 minutes after taking medicine. I am a naturally upbeat person, but on Wednesdays when I take this drug my body feels so different, I dont like it. jerky muscles. When I got to see the next doctor in September 2012, I thought I was still telling a Seroxat story. Very useful thread this thanks everyone. My walking is less than a quarter of what it was, but that could be due to a herinated disc. I am 55 years old female and took 1 70mg dose of Alendronic Acid 2 weeks ago after being diagnosed with osteoporosis after a Dexa scan. I was prescribed Alendronic Acid 70 mg by my GP a couple of months go due to fracturing my humorous after I tripped me fell. She used to get upset stomach the day & day after taking them. I am diary intolerant. It is a condition when you have fragile bones, making you prone to bone fractures or breaks from daily activities such as walking or standing. Alendronate is used to treat osteoporosis caused by menopause, steroid use, or gonadal failure. I will come back in a few weeks and let you guys know if I have any strange side effects. Bottom Line. These may increase the risk of damage to your jaw bone. Suddenly not taking or stopping this medication may cause severe side effects. Can you give me the name of this book, I too am struggling with whether to go down the road of alendronic acid. Yes my muscles ache and my arthritis in joints have worsened constant tummy upsets I put down to too much gluten! Alendronate is used to prevent and treat osteoporosis. My doctor went through the results with me and told me I needed to take alendronic acid. Im sure they will sound familiar. Not far into the walk (about 20 mins. She refused, but she agreed. In addition, previous side effects were swellings and wealds all over, itching and bloatedness. As far as the AA, its track record shows there have been dental issues in some people. My recent dexa scan showed a deterioration in bone loss in the last three years so much so that I now have osteoporosis in my hip. 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.
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