Medications and me just don't go hand in hand. I was on Evista for years and it didn't do anything for me. I try to eat properly and take Vitamins. Since I am now in my 80's and am still walking and have a brain that still works, I shouldn't complain too much.
I was on Fosamax for years and I can't say it did much for me. It also upset my stomach. My dexa scans did not jump for joy.
I tried Prolia for a year and I had hair loss and joint aches. I am on nothing now and don't know what else to do.
@ams, research boron, magnesium, K2, vitamin C and D, annatto tocotrienol and calcium. Together they build strong bones, invidually they offer benefits the Prolia's of the world cannot. Dr Jorge Flechas MD said in his youtube video on boron that it stopped his height loss in addition to restoring and strengthening his bones. Magnesium is needed to activate vitamin D as well as increasing bone density plus balance calcium. Vitamin C is essential for the production of collagen in bone matrix. Calcium provides skeleton strength and structure. The last link contains info showing K2MK4 natural sources providing more effective utilization than synthetic supplements. Always consult your health care provider before using any supplement.
Took fosamax last year, 3 doses. Had hair loss, numbness in arms and fingers, extreme fatigue. Stopped taking it. Doctor said it was taking calcium out of my body.
Now gyn wants me to take prolia and I refused. Don't want the side effects. Anyone have experience with this? Any natural cures that work?
I had the same issue with fosamax. I wasn’t told that it was effecting my calcium…but I took it twice & had pain in my left hip swimming. It was QUITE noticeable! It scared me, I never took it again.
I had the same issue with fosamax. I wasn’t told that it was effecting my calcium…but I took it twice & had pain in my left hip swimming. It was QUITE noticeable! It scared me, I never took it again.
I started the Fosamax orally one tablet weekly and had immediately exacerbation of GERDS and flank pain at first which turned into bilateral hip pain. I had to stop the Fosamax and let my stomach heal from the gastritis it caused. The pain in my hips are long lasting and I wish I could get the aching to stop.
Only one injection and side effects for me were horrendous; 3 months of muscle and joint pain and stiffness, hair loss, digestive problems, and eye sensitivity. Still dealing with some at 6 months. No second shot here!
I started Fosamax 6 weeks ago and now wakeup in the middle of the night with strong heartburn. I get up and drink 2 full glasses of water and the heartburn is almost immediately reduced to a mild level. Because of cancer drugs I am reluctant to take Tums, etc. But this does reduce my amount of sleep.
I started Fosamax 6 weeks ago and now wakeup in the middle of the night with strong heartburn. I get up and drink 2 full glasses of water and the heartburn is almost immediately reduced to a mild level. Because of cancer drugs I am reluctant to take Tums, etc. But this does reduce my amount of sleep.
Hi bill161,
I was on Fosamax for 10 years, from 2002 to 2012, it was being ordered "preventatively" because of very early menopause. A new doctor finally told me that I had to take a holiday. Anyway, I had annual bone scans on Fosamax, which showed that I stayed in the mild osteopenia range. After I went off it, my bone density steadily decreased, and now after 10 years off, I just started back on Fosamax again.
Because I have some esophagus issues, not related to Fosamax, my ENT told me to take Reflux Gourmet, available only on Amazon, with sodium alginate, which is supposed to keep stomach contents in the stomach. It makes me feel full, but other than that, I don't mind taking it, except for the cost - it's very expensive. I see other brands with sodium alginate, which aren't much cheaper. I think it does help with the reflux though. I don't eat for 3 hours before bedtime, take the Reflux Gourmet and drink alkaline water in the evening.
Good luck - I hope you can figure out how to manage the reflux.
Hi bill161,
I was on Fosamax for 10 years, from 2002 to 2012, it was being ordered "preventatively" because of very early menopause. A new doctor finally told me that I had to take a holiday. Anyway, I had annual bone scans on Fosamax, which showed that I stayed in the mild osteopenia range. After I went off it, my bone density steadily decreased, and now after 10 years off, I just started back on Fosamax again.
Because I have some esophagus issues, not related to Fosamax, my ENT told me to take Reflux Gourmet, available only on Amazon, with sodium alginate, which is supposed to keep stomach contents in the stomach. It makes me feel full, but other than that, I don't mind taking it, except for the cost - it's very expensive. I see other brands with sodium alginate, which aren't much cheaper. I think it does help with the reflux though. I don't eat for 3 hours before bedtime, take the Reflux Gourmet and drink alkaline water in the evening.
Good luck - I hope you can figure out how to manage the reflux.
I forgot to mention, alkaline water is supposed to be natural spring water, not made by adding minerals, with pH greater than 8.0. I found icelandic in the grocery store. So complicated! But I'm willing to try anything to avoid reclast injection.
Good luck. I hope you're able to manage the reflux!
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Medications and me just don't go hand in hand. I was on Evista for years and it didn't do anything for me. I try to eat properly and take Vitamins. Since I am now in my 80's and am still walking and have a brain that still works, I shouldn't complain too much.
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3 Reactions@windyshores Thanks so much for all your info. I have the book on hold at the library.
@ams My primary dr didn't recommend anything, just PT.
@ams, research boron, magnesium, K2, vitamin C and D, annatto tocotrienol and calcium. Together they build strong bones, invidually they offer benefits the Prolia's of the world cannot. Dr Jorge Flechas MD said in his youtube video on boron that it stopped his height loss in addition to restoring and strengthening his bones. Magnesium is needed to activate vitamin D as well as increasing bone density plus balance calcium. Vitamin C is essential for the production of collagen in bone matrix. Calcium provides skeleton strength and structure. The last link contains info showing K2MK4 natural sources providing more effective utilization than synthetic supplements. Always consult your health care provider before using any supplement.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4712861/
https://www.dougcookrd.com/annatto/
https://www.krispin.com/magnes.html
https://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/in-defense-of-vitamin-k2-mk-4-dr-prices-activator-x/
I had the same issue with fosamax. I wasn’t told that it was effecting my calcium…but I took it twice & had pain in my left hip swimming. It was QUITE noticeable! It scared me, I never took it again.
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1 ReactionI started the Fosamax orally one tablet weekly and had immediately exacerbation of GERDS and flank pain at first which turned into bilateral hip pain. I had to stop the Fosamax and let my stomach heal from the gastritis it caused. The pain in my hips are long lasting and I wish I could get the aching to stop.
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3 ReactionsOnly one injection and side effects for me were horrendous; 3 months of muscle and joint pain and stiffness, hair loss, digestive problems, and eye sensitivity. Still dealing with some at 6 months. No second shot here!
I started Fosamax 6 weeks ago and now wakeup in the middle of the night with strong heartburn. I get up and drink 2 full glasses of water and the heartburn is almost immediately reduced to a mild level. Because of cancer drugs I am reluctant to take Tums, etc. But this does reduce my amount of sleep.
Hi bill161,
I was on Fosamax for 10 years, from 2002 to 2012, it was being ordered "preventatively" because of very early menopause. A new doctor finally told me that I had to take a holiday. Anyway, I had annual bone scans on Fosamax, which showed that I stayed in the mild osteopenia range. After I went off it, my bone density steadily decreased, and now after 10 years off, I just started back on Fosamax again.
Because I have some esophagus issues, not related to Fosamax, my ENT told me to take Reflux Gourmet, available only on Amazon, with sodium alginate, which is supposed to keep stomach contents in the stomach. It makes me feel full, but other than that, I don't mind taking it, except for the cost - it's very expensive. I see other brands with sodium alginate, which aren't much cheaper. I think it does help with the reflux though. I don't eat for 3 hours before bedtime, take the Reflux Gourmet and drink alkaline water in the evening.
Good luck - I hope you can figure out how to manage the reflux.
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1 ReactionThanks for the suggestions. I'll check it out.
I forgot to mention, alkaline water is supposed to be natural spring water, not made by adding minerals, with pH greater than 8.0. I found icelandic in the grocery store. So complicated! But I'm willing to try anything to avoid reclast injection.
Good luck. I hope you're able to manage the reflux!