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Can Alendronate Side Effects Emerge Slowly Over Time?
I've been taking Alendronate (70 mg weekly) for about seven months now. I had negligible side effects the first week I took it -- was very sore for one day and had one dizzy spell. That was it (other than gas).
Over time though, especially over the past month, I've experienced upper back discomfort (can't really call it pain), as well as tenderness in the upper portions of my ribs on each side, on-again off-again pain in one knee, muscle pain, some slight dizziness on occasion.
None of this interferes with quality of life (so far!), but I'm curious if others have experienced the same situation of late emerging side effects when taking Alendronate.
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I found drinking Califa almond milk before bed was somewhat helpful to acid reflux, but probably not enough if GERD has already taken hold.
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1 ReactionNo worries.....you have actually encouraged me to keep going with the Fosamax. You are the best! Thank you so much. I see my doctor next week and I hope he has good answers for my questions!
Good morning drummergirl, I have available my latest scan from February this year so sending a copy of it. You’ll have to zoom in I assume to read. Going from Red to Yellow in three years make me satisfied and am thinking of stopping it in November on my start date 2022. Enough improvement for me at my age.
Oops, the photo of my scan goes with the conversation with drummergirl 5 minutes ago.
Obviously have to send text with photo. Remember that T-score is the comparison with a healthy 40-year old woman. Z-score is comparison with a woman of same age. But the drug companies and doctors? want us to compare us with 30 year old creatures, hahaha. Selling more drugs? Xx
I’ve tried to send you my copy of my latest scan but it doesn’t go through and I have to rush away now.
Try again when I get back home.
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1 ReactionThank you Virgo-
I would just be interested in your beginning DEXA at the start of Fosomax and at the end of taking it and for how many years. May not be able to get the attachment. Thanks for trying😊
I will send you the figures when we get back but why can’t I sent you a photo??
Will sort everything out on Tuesday when back from Auckland NZ. Maybe have to do it on my laptop not my iPhone. Sorry….
12 midnight but not giving up. Scan results from Febrary this year try o drummergirl. Here we go again… xxx
You are such a positive person to deal with the conditions you suffer with. I wish you all the luck in the world that your meds and intense research will keep you making good decisions regarding your health. I am now on a research mission on fighting muscle mass loss. I can't walk in a straight line without weaving from side to side.....like I don't have control of my leg movements anymore. I walk every day between 10,000 and 15,000 steps. It is not easy sometimes. I do 3 lb weight lifting which has made my arms feel a little stronger, I am striving to eat more protein each day for the muscles. Seems like every day has a new challenge! Thanks for listening.