1. < Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Bisphosphonates side effect, I was not told about.

Posted by colely @colely, Jan 27 2:23pm

While looking up causes of mild Hyperparathyroidism, ( whose symptoms can be misdiagnosed as psychological), I came across the information that Bisphosphonates can cause Hyperparathyroidism.

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Osteoporosis & Bone Health Support Group.

njx58 | @njx58 | Jan 27 2:37pm

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.

REPLY
1 reply
colely | @colely | Jan 27 3:41pm
In reply to @njx58 "All of this stuff has possible side effects. :( The question is, what is the likelihood..." + (show)
@njx58

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.

Jump to this post

Hello. 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!

REPLY
1 reply
colely | @colely | Jan 27 4:10pm
In reply to @colely "Hello. That was not my point. It was to alert people on bisphosphonates to be aware..." + (show)
@colely

Hello. 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!

Jump to this post

Maybe 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.

REPLY
1 reply
njx58 | @njx58 | Jan 27 7:28pm
In reply to @colely "Maybe I still haven't made myself clear. I am not on bisphosphonates. I just wanted to..." + (show)
@colely

Maybe 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.

Jump to this post

I 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.

REPLY
Please sign in or register to post a reply.