Would like to know people's experience using Fosamax

Posted by dschiff @dschiff, Mar 30, 2016

Would like to know people's experience using Fosamax.

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Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Aug 25, 2021

In reply to @ggopher "I did not change my password. I don’t even know what it is any more" + (show)

Not your password. You want to get email thru hotmail instead of outlook. The system needs a current email address. Or, go to bottom of this page and click on ‘contact Mayo Clinic Connect”
Let me know if this works

renay110 | @renay110 | Aug 26, 2021

In reply to @becsbuddy "@renay110 I found another article for you. It seems to say that osteoporosis is more likely..." + (show)

I don't know what type I have. Thank you for the article.

renay110 | @renay110 | Aug 26, 2021

In reply to @becsbuddy "@renay110 I found another article for you. It seems to say that osteoporosis is more likely..." + (show)

It is probably cutaneous because of the hives and angioedema. I have had allergy tests done numerous times. I still think it is a filler that they use in some medications. Too many medications coming from China.

ggopher | @ggopher | Aug 26, 2021

In reply to @ggopher "I did not change my password. I don’t even know what it is any more" + (show)

It is correct, thanks

she1 | @she1 | Oct 21, 2021

what about a reclast infusion

Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Oct 21, 2021

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@she1 Are you thinking about going on Reclast? Ive been on Fosamax for about 3 years and now the doctor wants me to go on Reclast. What have you heard about it?

marcipat | @marcipat | Jun 12, 2022

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?

marcipat | @marcipat | Jun 13, 2022

In reply to @marcipat "Took fosamax last year, 3 doses. Had hair loss, numbness in arms and fingers, extreme fatigue...." + (show)

Actually looking for other med besides fosamax.

windyshores | @windyshores | Jun 14, 2022

In reply to @marcipat "Actually looking for other med besides fosamax." + (show)

Besides bisphosphonates like Fosamax and Reclast, there is Prolia, which is also an anti-resorptive. If your osteoporosis is more severe or you have fractured, your choices would be Tymlos, Forteo or Evenity, which grow bone (Evenity grows bone and also affects resorption).

renay110 | @renay110 | Jun 14, 2022

In reply to @renay110 "It is probably cutaneous because of the hives and angioedema. I have had allergy tests done..." + (show)

I agree about the fillers. i had angioedema and hives for months before I found out it was my blood pressure medication. I had to switch to another one.