Experiences with

Hyaluronic acid

Was diagnosed with osteoporosis just over 5years ago, have completed5 a year course of alendronic acid with no problems ,but my osteoporosis is apparently very severe, although I am OK apart from occasional spinal fractures....... I have now been recommended for teriparatide, I hate injections and just

In 2016 I broke my right knee and needed emergency surgery to put in pins. In 2022 I broke my left knee and needed emergency surgery to put in a large plate and bolts. I was then diagnosed with osteoporosis (at the age of 54). I have been on alendronic acid tablets since May 2023. Since my initial discussion

I have had PBC since 2004 with stable liver enzymes until approximately one year ago. I realize it may be disease progression but am wondering because I had an insurance company change just before their elevation and my new insurance company switched me to a different generic brand of ursodiol. Does

i’ve been on Urso for about two years now with good results and bringing my numbers back to the normal range. In the last year, I’ve been dealing with significant anxiety and I’ve not had this before. I am postmenopausal and have also been trying hormone replacement therapy in the form of patches and

Hi everyone, This is so difficult to post but I really need advice following my partial knee replacement on 19th August. I take blood thinners because I have two mechanical valves in my heart. I had comprehensive care plan. I stuck religiously to the plan prior to admission, the surgery itself was

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How I effectively cured my Afib. I know everyone’s story and situation is different, but this is my journey and how I effectively cured my afib. I use the term effectively because I’m pretty sure I would have an episode if I stopped taking my supplements, but I am 100% pharmaceutical free – but

Morning all, I was wondering if anyone else experiences a surge in anxiety symptoms on the day they take AA. I definitely feel my mood nose diving in the day when I take it. The next day I feel weak and exhausted. Then gradually better until the next week. I am speaking to my GP later on today. I have

Having been diagnosed with PMR in March this year (currently tapering to 8.5 Pred on DL's 5 week slow taper, all going fine) I requested a Dexa scan before making a decision about Alendronic Acid, which GP had prescribed at same time as prescribing the Pred, Lansoprazole & subsequently Evacal D3. The

Hi all, This is my first post on this forum, so please be gentle! I was diagnosed with osteoporosis late in 2023 and started taking alendronic acid 70mg in Feb. I was also prescribed a statin for cholesterol around the same time. For the last few months I've been suffering from painful shoulder

I am female, aged 71 and a UK resident.Early in 2023 I experienced significant and prolonged upper back pain, followed a few weeks later by similar lower back pain. X-rays revealed fractures at L1 and L4. After waiting some time, a DEXA scan showed 'severe' osteoporosis. I am now on an annual programme

Hi All. I'm looking for a bit of advice. I've eventually got the results of the DXA Scan I had done in November 2023! They are:Lumbar Spine T score -2.3 Total Hip -2.4 Left neck of femur -2.8 I've been told by my GP that I should be taking bone medication and been prescribed Risedrobate Sodium

I have just started alendronic tabs, only had 2! Someone please tell me I will feel better if I persevere? Definate constipation/sluggish gut. I already have osteo tum and this is not making that easy to bear...

Any one on Ibandronate? Am OK for first 3/4 days then for a few days feel achy, tired and just lacking energy. Does this improve or get worse? Been on them 5 months now. Score T-3.7 in forearms

Having a bad one today. Thunderstorms and wind yesterday, more rain today. Headache and body pain. Took an arthritis Tylenol, magnesium and malic acid and it hasn’t subsided. ☹️. After I’ve had something to eat, I’ll take an Advil. 🤞😶‍🌫️

Alendronate has been prescribed by my rheumatologis. She has requested I take a "time-out" period. Does anyone know the usual length of these prescribed time-outs? Carol

Hi all, Okay my first post… always suffered from painful periods remember being sent to the medical room at school for belly aches. Yet after having my daughter at 24 I became anaemic from months of bleeding and have suffered since. Been on iron supplements for the past 20 years. The odd internal

hi all, it's my first post here... i had a laparoscopy in April, stage 2 endometriosis, couple of cysts (one excised, one drained). I had the hormonal Mirena coil inserted during the surgery as I was told this is the best solution to prevent endo from coming back. First two months were full of spotting

update I stopped Alendronic Acid when had heartburn and after discussion with Consultant stopped taking a couple of months ago. Good Dexa scan . I have reduced Prednisolone down to 8mg soon to be 7mg. I have been very slowly reducing Omeprazole from 20 mg daily to 10 mg every other day . Fingers crossed

Hi all, I am currently in hospital after having a knee replacement. I have two mechanical valves after having open heart surgery in Feb 2021. I take Sinthrome instead of Warfarin, as I was losing my hair, so was switched by my surgeon. Anyway I am currently recovering from a knee operation. The