I began taking Fosamax in October this year, and a couple weeks ago, started experiencing scratched/inflamed gums. This has never happened in the past and at first, I didn't realize this was a side effect of the medication, but the inflammation has persisted. So, I'm going to stop taking Fosamax for a few weeks and see if my gums return to normal.
One of the side effects of FOSAMAX IS: "osteonecrosis of the jaw," which means the bone tissue in the jaw can die, potentially causing jaw pain, numbness, loose teeth, and exposed jawbone.
I will be seeing an endocrinologist April 2025. January 2025 I will return to therapy and I will ask about weight bearing exercises. I've been reading posts where women have stated that weight bearing exercises have greatly improved bone health. Don't know ages of any of the participants. I'm 4'10" & 80 yrs of age. Lifting barbells at my age with my bad knees isn't going to work for me at this writing.
I have had two shots of Prolia since being diagnosed with osteoporosis. My PCP wanted me to go on Fosamax but I refused because I have GERD. I'm worried about long term effects of the Prolia. Can you just go off it without going on something else? I wish I never started it. TY
No you can’t just go off Prolia because of the rebound effect. Make sure you research this it is very dangerous and you would be susceptible to spontaneous vertebral fractures
No you can’t just go off Prolia because of the rebound effect. Make sure you research this it is very dangerous and you would be susceptible to spontaneous vertebral fractures
Do you also have a competent endocrinologist who can help you with this. By competent I mean someone who is experienced in bone health and up to date on the latest info on osteoporosis medication sequencing.
I took Fosamax for about 2 years. It was, for me, an increasingly wretched experience. Indigestion was minor, but annoying. Flatulence and diarrhea were got worse with time. The "bone" it supposedly grew was not really bone at all -- more of a calcium deposit masquerading as bone and doing no functional good. I had diarrhea off and on throughout, but especially on the day I took it and the day following. It (the diarrhea) got increasingly unmanageable and eventually explosive. The final straw was being (alone, fortunately) in a large lobby outside a college auditorium I was about to enter. What felt like it would be a small fart to relieve gas pressure instead filled my pantyhose with an explosive and completely uncontrollable amount of diarrhea and sent me scurrying to a restroom for a major and embarrassing cleanup effort. No more Fosamax for me, ever. And if I can dissuade you, so much the better. Nasty drug!
I am recovering from two atypical femur fracture surgeries from taking alendronate for the last 2 1/2 years.
My daughter has gone from osteoporosis to osteopenia but taking AlgaeCal and AlgaeCal boost.
I am recovering from 2 atypical femur fracture surgeries. My daughter has been taking AlgaeCal and AlgaeCal boost and has gone from osteoporosis to osteoporosis to osteopenia. I have seen no messages about using this supplement. It was prescribed by her MD.
Thank you for sharing your experiences. My endocrinologist and PC are strongly encouraging me to take Fosomax. "My gut" is telling me not to take it because of the side affects. Both physicians tell me that they haven't had patients who have experienced any of the the side affects. I don't get it - the first person I talked to had so much pain she couldn't get out of bed, along with the jaw pain; and have talked to others who have had similar, but not as bad.
I was on Prolia, and I developed a rash and infection from the injection, so my dr put me on Fosomax, (Alendronate) 7 weeks ago. I dont feel anything the day of taking the drug (1x /week) but a couple of days later I do get a little stomach discomfort (gas, bloating and diarhea) . I am trying to tolerate it but really want to get off everything if possible. I guess my reason for staying on it is because of a fear of the other options. I can't see me taking this forever because I felt much better when I didn't take any meds. I do have IBS and the dr was hesitant to put me on it, but I don't think it has affected my IBS issues. Good Luck
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One of the side effects of FOSAMAX IS: "osteonecrosis of the jaw," which means the bone tissue in the jaw can die, potentially causing jaw pain, numbness, loose teeth, and exposed jawbone.
I'm not sure. Ask your physician many questions.
I will be seeing an endocrinologist April 2025. January 2025 I will return to therapy and I will ask about weight bearing exercises. I've been reading posts where women have stated that weight bearing exercises have greatly improved bone health. Don't know ages of any of the participants. I'm 4'10" & 80 yrs of age. Lifting barbells at my age with my bad knees isn't going to work for me at this writing.
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Do you also have a competent endocrinologist who can help you with this. By competent I mean someone who is experienced in bone health and up to date on the latest info on osteoporosis medication sequencing.
I see one in March, I hope he is competent!
I am recovering from two atypical femur fracture surgeries from taking alendronate for the last 2 1/2 years.
My daughter has gone from osteoporosis to osteopenia but taking AlgaeCal and AlgaeCal boost.
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1 ReactionI am recovering from 2 atypical femur fracture surgeries. My daughter has been taking AlgaeCal and AlgaeCal boost and has gone from osteoporosis to osteoporosis to osteopenia. I have seen no messages about using this supplement. It was prescribed by her MD.
Thank you for sharing your experiences. My endocrinologist and PC are strongly encouraging me to take Fosomax. "My gut" is telling me not to take it because of the side affects. Both physicians tell me that they haven't had patients who have experienced any of the the side affects. I don't get it - the first person I talked to had so much pain she couldn't get out of bed, along with the jaw pain; and have talked to others who have had similar, but not as bad.
I was on Prolia, and I developed a rash and infection from the injection, so my dr put me on Fosomax, (Alendronate) 7 weeks ago. I dont feel anything the day of taking the drug (1x /week) but a couple of days later I do get a little stomach discomfort (gas, bloating and diarhea) . I am trying to tolerate it but really want to get off everything if possible. I guess my reason for staying on it is because of a fear of the other options. I can't see me taking this forever because I felt much better when I didn't take any meds. I do have IBS and the dr was hesitant to put me on it, but I don't think it has affected my IBS issues. Good Luck