I saw PCP about a week after the reflux started as it was unusual for me. She started me on Famotadine and acid reducer and when it had little effect she had me stop the Fosamax which helped a lot after several months. She referred me to a GI for an endoscopy which was benign, took biopsies. I'm still on meds for the reflux, as I still get flares up and I'll have another endoscopy in May.
I have read that side effects from Fosamax can occur at any time during treatment. I had a Reclast infusion 9/2024 which bypasses the GI tract and so far no side effects.
I did have gains with the Fosamax and would have kept taking it if not for the reflux. I did follow the directions exactly in terms of taking the Fosamax, but still had the side effects 9 months in.
Good to talk with your doctor about your side effects. So much to learn about osteoporosis! I was not expecting the diagnosis. In addition to meds I found a great exercise class for osteoporosis using weights and weight bearing exercise with members who are all very positive and fun to be in the same boat with.
That's my story so far.