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I took a weekly Fossomax pill for 9 weeks before my bone pain became too severe to ignore. it's been 2 weeks since the last pill and I am unable to put weight on my right leg. Severe pain starts in my right hip and includes my right groin area, uooer right thigh and my right knee is some what swollen and feels like I fell on it (hard). Dr. stopped the Fossomax 2 weeks ago. Yesterday I had xrays which show no fractures. I was given a steroid shot in my right hip. Today I am worse. I can't walk. How long does it take for bone pain to dissipate after stopping Fossomax? Is there anything I can do to reduce the severity of pain? (am alternating Tylenol, Advil, and aleve). Please help if you have any advice.
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Unsure if I saw this post earlier or responded but as it's so specific to my own experience, will do so now, even though it's already December and I hope by now you feel better. I also took Fosamax for about the same amount of time, 2 -3 months, in 2008 when my right leg also became painful. As you said, too painful to put weight on or walk. I stopped the med and the pain did go away. Over the years, my DEXA scores didn't change much but didn't improve either. My DEXA in 2023 showed decline in my spine and so I made the decision, after lots of research and speaking with friends and family, to give Reclast a try-even though it's in the same class and the pharmacy flagged it when my dr. ordered it. I was afraid of spinal fracture so went ahead. The infusion was late January and went fine though 10 hours later I had severe rib, back and side pain plus a temp and dizziness. I rested and it abated within the day, just tired for a few days afterwards. About 2 months later I began again with the leg pain. It seems to flare up for weeks at a time, go away and then begin again after a couple of months. I have to assume it is the med and will not take it again when due.
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My Dr recommended Fosamax but I'm extremely afraid to take it due to the side effects you are mentioning. I wish I could offer help. Please keep us posted on your progress. Thanks.