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Bisphosphonates side effect, I was not told about.
While looking up causes of mild Hyperparathyroidism, ( whose symptoms can be misdiagnosed as psychological), I came across the information that Bisphosphonates can cause Hyperparathyroidism.
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All of this stuff has possible side effects. 🙁
The question is, what is the likelihood of a side effect vs. the potential harm of not taking the medication? That is what doctors determine for just about any medication.
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1 ReactionHello. That was not my point. It was to alert people on bisphosphonates to be aware of this side effect. I am going to be tested for hyperparathyroidism, in the near future. I was the one to Google my symptoms, and then Google causes. I was prescribed SSRIs. I was the one, once again, to save myself, Not My Doctors!
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2 ReactionsMaybe I still haven't made myself clear. I am not on bisphosphonates. I just wanted to let people who were, to be aware. None of my doctors knew of this connection. My symptoms led to blood tests that show a strong possibility. So I am on to more tests, including looking for parathyroid tumors. I hope this clears things up.
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4 ReactionsI see. Understood. Yes, you're right - we have to be our own best advocates when it comes to these medications, since it is hard to find doctors who are truly knowledgeable about them.