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alendronic acid

hi I have been given alendronic acid 70mg once a week , I took the first one on sunday and have been in agony with joint pain, is this likely to ease as the...

hi I have been given alendronic acid 70mg once a week , I took the first one on ...

•6 years ago

Raloxifene and bladder issues

Is anyone taking Raloxifene and finding they are suffering urinary frequency. Akin to cystitis but without the pain or burning. I am running back and forth...

Is anyone taking Raloxifene and finding they are suffering urinary frequency. A...

•6 years ago

Difference between bone density and bone strength

I read an interesting article yesterday, about a study which showed that Spanish people have stronger bones and lower fracture rates, despite lower bone...

I read an interesting article yesterday, about a study which showed that Spanish...

•6 years ago

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Vertebral fractures in Canada after Prolia discontinuation

This problem (early vertebral or pelvic fractures after discontinuation of Prolia) seems to be the dirty little problem that Amgen was aware of well before the...

This problem (early vertebral or pelvic fractures after discontinuation of Proli...

•6 years ago

Prolia v. Retinal Issues

I would like to know if any one is experiencing (or did experience) any eye problems issues while on Prolia? BP

I would like to know if any one is experiencing (or did experience) any eye prob...

•6 years ago

Stopping Denosumab Prolia

I would be very interested to hear from anyone who had problems after stopping Denosumab injections. My bone density increased enormously having taking the...

I would be very interested to hear from anyone who had problems after stopping D...

•6 years ago

Blurred vision

I have been using an inhaler for asthma twice a day for some time. Now I hear that it can cause blurred vision and cataracts. I do have blurred long distance...

I have been using an inhaler for asthma twice a day for some time. Now I hear th...

•6 years ago

Drugs: After 3 Injections of Prolia (1.5 years later), I have finally put 2 + 2 together! With a previous healthy life-style (I am 71, male

After 3 Injections of "Prolia" (1.5 years later), I have finally put 2 + 2 together! With a previous healthy life-style (I am 71, male), over this same time...

After 3 Injections of "Prolia" (1.5 years later), I have finally put 2 + 2 toget...

•6 years ago

Dexa scans

Hello, I wonder if anyone can advise if having annual dexa scans is worthwhile; would there be much difference after a year of the drug and exercise etc? I had...

Hello, I wonder if anyone can advise if having annual dexa scans is worthwhile; ...

•6 years ago

Nosebleeds

Does anyone taking Risedronate get nosebleeds. I was having them every few days whilst taking this.

Does anyone taking Risedronate get nosebleeds. I was having them every few days ...

•6 years ago

Dry eyes and Bisphosphonates

Anyone had trouble with dry eyes when taking Bisphosphonates? Wondering if it's a common problem?

Anyone had trouble with dry eyes when taking Bisphosphonates? Wondering if it's...

•6 years ago

What dosage of K2-MK7 do you take?

I downloaded a book suggested on here: 'K2 & the Ca Paradox'. It makes for extremely interesting reading but doesn't recommend a daily dosage. The author...

I downloaded a book suggested on here: 'K2 & the Ca Paradox'. It makes for extre...

•6 years ago

Alendronic Acid

Hi. I have Rhumatoid Arthritis and have had a DXA scan and was put on AA , but it doesn’t agree with my stomach. Options for treatment without taking a...

Hi. I have Rhumatoid Arthritis and have had a DXA scan and was put on AA , but i...

•6 years ago

Alendronic acid

Hello I Had a dexa scan last Dec and the doctor has given me Alendronic acid plus calcium tabs. I have yet to start taking the AA...but feel.i should start I'm...

Hello I Had a dexa scan last Dec and the doctor has given me Alendronic acid plu...

•6 years ago

the iCal-D3 tablets

I've just recently been diagnosed with -2.6 osteoporosis in spine and -2.5 osteopenia in hip. Following lots of research have decided not to take the usual...

I've just recently been diagnosed with -2.6 osteoporosis in spine and -2.5 osteo...

•6 years ago

Latest Bone Density Scan Results.

HI everyone, I think I basically understand the numbers, but would love to hear read any advice. L1-L4 (gm/cm)1.005 T score -1.5 FN 0.615 -3.0...

HI everyone, I think I basically understand the numbers, but would love to hear ...

•6 years ago

Newly diagnosed.

I have a copy of my dexa scan but how can I deciper it. As in understand thecharts etc. I was diagnosed in February this year(after having back pain and x-ray...

I have a copy of my dexa scan but how can I deciper it. As in understand thechar...

•6 years ago

To louisewj

Six months ago you posted info re article from a web site. Site not complete. Can you please tell me the full site name? I'd appreciate it very much. My Dr...

Six months ago you posted info re article from a web site. Site not complete. Ca...

•6 years ago

Calcium and fracture risk calculators

I've just come across a couple of useful tools. One to help you calculate the amount of calcium in your diet (very easy to use and I think it's accurate):...

I've just come across a couple of useful tools. One to help you calculate the am...

•6 years ago

Vertebroplasty

Hi all - I edit the NOS's Osteoporosis News magazine and am researching an article about vertebroplasty. Has anyone here had this procedure done and be...

Hi all - I edit the NOS's Osteoporosis News magazine and am researching an artic...

•6 years ago

question about prolia side effects

Hi! I am new here. Actually just found this site today. I am 78 years old and have been taking medication for osteoporosis for many years. Alendronate was...

Hi! I am new here. Actually just found this site today. I am 78 years old and...

•6 years ago