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7 years ago•9 Replies

Hi everyone took my second AA yesterday all OK I thought today I woke up the first two fingers on both hands are so painful I can hardly bend them I already have lumpy on all finger due to arthritis but they only hurting if I knock them, anyone's else experienced similar please really don't know whether to continue but so worried about bones as - 2.5 in spine osteopenia in left hip 🤐

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Kaarina7 years ago

Hi Lolly,

Does not sound good, does it? I believe I am correct in thinking that your first dose of AA did not make you feel too good either, did it? If it was your GP that prescribed the AA perhaps you should return to have a chat about it and be put on something else. The next drug they try you with probably will be Risedronate which is also a Bisphosphonate. So you could possibly have the same side effects.

lolly64• in reply toKaarina7 years ago

Hi Kaarina no it doesn't you are right in saying it was back last week BUT I had lifted heavy bag so thought it possibly could have been that yesterday was fine today can hardly hold a cup feels like inflammation Just rubbed in voltarol and will take some paracetamol but I'm wondering where it will go next.

Kaarina• in reply tololly647 years ago

Let's hope the discomfort goes away quickly for you. Let's also hope it does not travel somewhere else. I would try to see your GP and let him/her know what is happening when you take AA.

LynneH-197 years ago

I was taking AA probably 4 to 6 weeks before I started getting bone pains and this was restricted to my long bones, so I cannot really comment about your symptoms.

Regarding your lumpy finger joints. I have a few of these and when they get painful, usually in winter when my hands are cold, or when I’ve been lifting too much at work.

I find FlexiseQ max strength which is for osteoarthritis according to the label, or FlexiseQ Sport, helps them. They both work for me and I cannot tell them apart. Infact I think they are probably the same.

I buy either from Boots if on offer, or Amazon as they are a bit cheaper from there.

They are still quite expensive but you only need a small amount each time, so a tube lasts ages.

Best wishes and I hope you find out whether it is the AA causing your problems.

Dubba617 years ago

Yes lolly, i get aches n pains in my bones since starting Alendronic 4 Months ago. Trying to stick with it though, because there doesn't seem to be much choice. 😊✌️🌻

lolly64• in reply toDubba617 years ago

Hi dubba thanks for that yep I spoke to osteoporosis nurse today and she confirmed it's common, as you say what else is there they are all similar in their symptoms soo I'll try to persevere good luck and thank you if only there were more positive reviews it would help somewhat but I spose if it's all OK you don't visit the forums.

Dubba617 years ago

Positive is i think the ,Only, way forward. Lolly. I have quite a few health issues but,console myself with the fact that many people have worse ones.😊 I lost my lovely Mum a year ago and she was positive to her last breath. She was and is my i inspiration. 👍😊 N yes, we will persevere. All the Best. Dee.

lolly64• in reply toDubba617 years ago

Hi dee you are so right and I am so sorry to hear about your mum I know how hard that is I lost mine two years ago and I miss her soo much, so yes positive is the word and I am lucky it's just this at the moment I wish you all the best I'll let you know how it goes and hopefully our posts can help other people new to the medication as yours has helped me take care x

Dubba617 years ago

Ahh bless ya, I'm always glad to help. Yes our Mums are such a loss. And, i,ll look forward to your Posts. 😊✌️🌻