Experiences with

Malic acid

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. 🤞😶‍🌫️

I am underweight, and I think it's because of proteinuria, my gp has referred me to one, I also have had zoledronic acid infusions for osteoporosis, do dietitian just say to eat junk food which I won't has anyone used a dietitian and done anygood.

Hi after getting myself better with the help of the Thyroid forum and now feeling good on my Thyroid meds (T4 &T3) my endocrinologist requested a DEXA scan last one done in 2020 and the results came in that I have gone from osteopenia to osteoporosis in my spine. My calcium and vitamin D have always

Following a 'face to face' consultation yesterday with my GP I have taken his "strong" advice, went home and took the Alendronic Acid (empty stomach). Although young himself he contracted an autoimmune condition during Covid resulting in him being on Pred/AA. Also due to ulcers underwent tooth extraction

hi,this is my first appointment face to face on Thursday since having 2 urine samples with protein in and bubbles and foam in the toilet bowl, what questions should I be asking the gp because it's all a bit complicated as I also am having treatment for osteoporosis zoledronic acid infusions, any help

Hi all, I have recently been diagnosed with endometriosis following a scan I instisted I wanted. Drs wasn't keen but I kept pushing. I have suffered with heavy and painful periods for over 20 years. I have been fobbed off for years trying several different contraceptive pills. Have had 3 different coils

Has anyone on alendronic acid NOT had hair thinning please ? For those who have had thinning, how bad does it get ?

would you advise having the infusion done on a 3 year .one a year infusion ,with possible side effect.concerned about the effects that I read and different experiences and results.

Last week's Q&A with Prof David Jones and Mo is available to watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jGYWAAA7ej8 Additionally, there are a couple of new mini videos: - OCA - Addressing the safety concerns of obeticholic acid https://youtu.be/b_2nGjeaiCI - PBC, High Cholesterol & Statins https://youtu.be

hi everyone, please can I have some advice on my zinc levels. My most recent blood tests on 4th February 2025 show that my zinc levels are only just in the normal range: 11.4 umol/L (11.0-24.0)results just say normal so no contact from GP. Should I be taking zinc supplements and are they safe? I already

This has gone on for 4 months since starting first alendronic acid then risedronate. I’ve only just made the connection but it’s not mentioned in side effects. Has anyone else experienced this ?

I've just been offered a zoledronic acid infusion, having failed to respond to teriparatide. However, I also didn't respond to alendronic acid before that and know zolendronic acid is in the same 'family'.Has anyone done well on zoledronic acid having failed on alendronic acid? Thank you.

Hi everyone, I have a question concerning a cardiac MRI scan. I have PMR and GCA, diagnosed January 2024, I started on 60 mg pred and then 40 mg for quite a while and am now down to 9mg daily pred and weekly methotrexate injections. As last year I had three fractures of the spine so now take alendronic

Few months ago, my Dad’s PSMA Pet showed small L2 and T8 Mets. We decided to do Provenge and after that SBRT to the Mets with Dr Kishan at UCLA. The MRI right before the radiation showed a lot more than the PSMA Pet did : “Significantly progressed multifocal marrow replacing vertebral lesions throughout

Hi, I was diagnosed with osteoporosis in December, after I broke my left wrist in 3 places in August. I had a bone density scan in October last year, and my GP gave me the diagnosis in December. Also I was told after numerous blood tests that I have hyperthyroidism for which I am taking carbimazole

For those who started the same journey taking Alendronic acid, would you remember how long it took you to get used to the drug? I am experiencing stomach pain, acid reflux, constant burping and flatulence. Also mouth ulcers (and I don't chew the tablet), itching of the head and neck and feeling tired

I've had 8 zoledronic acid infusions and always have a range of blood tests a month before each one, including calcium and vit D levels as well as liver and kidney function. These are first checked by my GP and then the bone health nurse at the hospital prior to the infusion being given, so I would think

I am due to have my 3rd zoledronic acid infusion on the 25th April, but now I have got stage 1 proteinuria, I wonder if it will be safe to have my 3rd 1 due to my kidneys,any thoughts please.

Dear All, I have lurked a little but I was wondering if I may ask someone more knowledgeable to have a look at my blood results and let me know what they think, please? I was diagnosed with an underachieve thyroid in mid 2022. I had asked for bloods as I was worried about hormone issues (very very

I've been on ursodiol about 8 months now and for the past month or so have had brittle nails that have been breaking far enough in that it's not safe to cut off the broken part. Obviously there can be many causes such as diet or other diseases, but I wondered if anyone else has experienced this specifically