They can help to: prevent bone loss caused by hormone therapy and other cancer treatments. When I got to see the next doctor in September 2012, I thought I was still telling a Seroxat story. I read the leaflet and decided to google. Stopped AA & CAL3D immediately!! 2 years. As the Corona virus is ongoing we cannot go back to the GP yet, but she is convinced all the aches started after coming off of it!! I was able to see a neurologist fairly quickly, and he concurred with my thoughts that it was probably Seroxat clashing with the anti-sickness tablets (metaclopromide) I had taken in September, and therefore a one-off event. The strange thing is that as soon as I read: That is exactly the reaction I had years ago to Metoclopramide the anti sickness drug. Check out these best-sellers and special offers on books and newsletters from Mayo Clinic Press.. Mayo Clinic on Incontinence - Mayo Clinic Press Mayo Clinic on Incontinence; NEW - The Essential Diabetes Book - Mayo Clinic Press NEW - The Essential Diabetes Book; NEW - Ending the Opioid Crisis - Mayo Clinic Press NEW - Ending the Opioid Crisis 6.3 Shelf life. I also read from what seems like reliable sources that oesophageal cancer rates go up by 40% and also causes atrial fibrillation in significant numbers . Alendronic acid is a bisphosphonate drug that prevents osteoclastic bone resorption which is used for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. Hi everyone.I am new to this forum.I started taking Alendronic acid for the first time yesterday.I have had a bone density scan which shows i have oesteoporosis.I am 59 years old,considered myself quite fit until last June,I have read the side effects of these tablets and what other people have put about them.I am quite scared about taking anymore.I felt fine yesterday after taking mu first . Stopping and seeing if the symptoms resolve for most drugs is the best way to prove a link some problems with some drugs may take time more time than you expect but will resolve but some may also be permanent. Lately, i have been feeling quite unwell, and after having had all sorts of health checks I have now come to the conclusion that my strange symptoms might be due to Alendronic acid. If I took slow shallow breaths the pain was bearable. For all patients: Dental practitioners should ask about current or past use of My lower teeth started getting loose and getting cavities to the point where , in 2011 I had to have the last remaining 6 lower teeth pulled and dentures made. I started taking alendronic acid in January 2009. I think its great that we can come in here and discuss how we are feeling. Carole, you say you were meant to have another scan in 3 years, that is disgraceful that you have not had this. Started on Fosamax l6 years ago. It was the most frightening and totally incomprehensible thing to have no control over my limbs at all but as I sit and write this, I realise it has become totally familiar. cant belive my GP gave me these awful tablets . I will never take drugs like yours again. Your doctor might recommend you take other drugs 30 minutes after taking alendronic acid. Took one tablet within 24hrs experienced labour pains & felt like Id been kicked by a horse in the back continued for 4 days, gradually wore off and I refused to take another Alendronic pill again. Their non-medical use was to soften water in irrigation systems used in orange groves. Ive only just started on the AA but since my run in with Metoclopramide Im scared to take any drugs now. I am interested about the post that said you should only really take for 2 years does anyone else have info on this. My opinion is , go and see your GP for advise ! Yet we women know when something is not right we seek help only to be fobbed off by stupid replys from doctors only to get rid of us . On the third dose I took the tablet with a glass of water as usual and as it was 6.30am I decided to take the lurcher I was looking after for a longish walk (as you cant sit down once you had taken the tablet). You must take your dose on the same day each week. Today is Wednesday! She suggested maybe I stop taking the AS but I already had. check your brand of alendronic acid may contain gluten, Dear Jane I also have severe oseaoarthritis in my hip and other joints are affected. She is having pain in her legs, hips and groin. But after a yr i got a very bad back, ended up a right angle for 6 wks, now i have just pushed hard with a screwdriver and got such a pain in my side. Learn more. Hi alendronic acid has destroyed my life This vitamin helps your bones absorb more calcium. reading all of your comments I will not be taking another one of theses tablets . I had a scan 6 months ago and have osteoporosis. Do not take this drug if you have mild to severe kidney problems. Soil degradation is a process in which the value of the land and its biophysical environment is affected by a combination of human actions and non-natural . I do wonder if all of this is as a result of being on Seroxat for so long. So I have decided that it must be the alendronic acid and I have stopped taking them its making my life unbearable. I am otherwise healthy and have never taken any meds in my life. I wont be taking it as I feel I may be able to find a natural alternative. Small blisters on various areas of my body. Ive not been offered another dexascan in four years but if this swelling goes down my GP can decide what he wants to do about treatment, if any. And yes side effects are happening, muscles ache, jaw aches, I did have an X-ray on my jaw and its fine TG. I appear to be ding well on them so I am told along with calcium and Vit D supplements. What is soil degradation in agriculture? I was prescribed alendronic acid as my DEXA scan showed mildish osteoporosis when I started arimidex. I will come back in a few weeks and let you guys know if I have any strange side effects. But its come to my attention that long term , I just want to feel better. My body has been achy since starting them but after taking the A A on Sunday l have been in agony the aches in my joints and my hips have been unbearable and the numbness in my hands and fingers. Hi. Your body naturally breaks down old bones and replaces them with new bone tissues to support your skeletal system throughout life. Then seen a doctor over the pains in my head he asked how long Id been taking alendronic when I told him how long Id on them, he was horrified and reported straight away.They discovered I had broken Vertebrae leaning on my spinal cord.Alendronic should be band. Lately i have been feeling tooth pain and have told by the dentist they cannot see me without a letter from my GP if i am taking alendronic acid. and he said he would refer for being sedated,as he said he AA are wonderful tablets but do cause jaw and teeth probs along with everything else Am seriously thinking of coming off of them but want to see the outcome of coming off them and how safe it is. Put on strong doses of steroids. I guess my mouth has changed after a long time and it has not fitted properly for a while. My specialist came back to me a month ago to tell me I should take AA from now on so I started taking the weekly pill 4 weeks ago. Alendronate works by slowing down the cells that break . Yes and i stopped taking them my stomach was so bad i could only chest breathe. It was all around my upper body. Just had to reply to your post! Many thanks, Diagnosed with myasthenia gravis in January and prescribed boat load of tablets. I too, was prescribed this drug as, my poor mother had developed osteoporosis very badly. But I Need to get an updated DEXA to see how things have progressed. If youre unsure of your tap water, you can boil it for 1-3 minutes and cool it down before drinking. It begins as minor dental problems and can escalate to permanent jaw damage. General Warnings. The Royal Osteoporosis Society website is very detailed and useful, with info on exercise you should do more of it which must be weight bearing more so than just walking and promote balance. Hello Claire, I am 60 years old and very modern and active with and without my grandchildren. You can only stop taking alendronic acid when your doctor says so. I found it all extremely interesting and worrying. Its essential to take your dose while your body is upright. the shaking could be from one of the new meds, but it started slightly in the summer. Having read all the above I am going to see my doctor again about this drug. Small movements and small gentle breaths allow me to feel ok and for my muscles to be still. I have had 7 weeks off work with a fractured wrist and another week off with feeling poorly due to AA (with no pay as Im a self employed carer) and need to feel fully fit before returning to work. But it probably has. I have even had to report my concern and disappointment and lack of care by both my GP and Dentist. Surgeon said her bones in the hip and pelvis crumbled away like chalk and hed never seen that as severe before. Typically, doctors recommend taking osteoporosis medication for 3-5 years. While there is no cure for osteoporosis, your doctor will give you a treatment plan like taking medications and lifestyle changes. Also, have you researched iodine? Also take two drugs for cholesterol and statins i rattle !! I was determined that my own actions would build my bones so I only had to take the drug for a short time. This medicine is available as a generic drug in oral pill or solution form and under brand names like Fosamax (oral tablet) and Binosto (oral effervescent medication). I will not be taking another one! That was the last tablet I took of that drug. I was in a bad way. Hi there. I reported the effect the drug had on me to the MHRA. Alendronate is used to treat osteoporosis caused by menopause, steroid use, or gonadal failure. About 3 hours later, I started to feel weird, sort of dizzy. I was such an idiot for believing in this drug! I have taken them for 5+ years and after some research now I discover that the scans can give false readings, i.e. My worry at the moment is that I need a new crown in my teeth and do not know if this permitted and if I go ahead will it affect the health of my gums. Taking alendronic acid can help if you have, or are at risk of developing, osteoporosis. Since taking alendronic, I have had difficulty in running and doing all the workout I was doing. Ive only taken one tablet going to speak to Dr tomorrow. Im going to stop taking Alendronic acid. Ive been on Alendronic acid for a few months now. Clinical trial results suggest an increased risk of atrial fibrillation for zoledronic acid (Aclasta ), pamidronic acid, and possibly for alendronic acid, although the balance-risk remains. I had been doing yoga for twenty years. I was diagnosed with Preliminary Billiary Cholongistis (PBC) in 2021 and am now informed I have osteopenia (May 2022); informed today that a prescription has been left at my chemist for Alendronic Acid to be taken once a week. I Have been taking Alendronic Acid Tablets for 11 months now. It is usually administered as a pill and given to those with conditions that affect the bones like Paget's disease and osteoporosis. I left the surgery with a diagnosis of being on the edge of a clinical depression and a prescription for Seroxat. The hospital talking about infusions once a year but still waiting for a appointment. My idea of a short walk had always been an hour and a half in the woods with my dog my favourite footwear was my walking boots. Please tell your doctor if youre pregnant or planning to before taking this drug. Is it possible to just stop taking the tablets? I have recently been prescribed AA and, after researching this drug for its possible side effects and reading your stories, I really do not want to take it! I know they say dairy is a good source of calcium but we are not cows and cant absorbe or digest soemthing that is meant for young calves. I had a fall/fracture side of leg then DEXA scab and told I had osteoporosis, my reading was -2.6 which I believe is just over normal readings. It can support your bones depending on how long you have taken medicine. Severe cranial pain extending from my neck to the base of my skull and temples made worse when I move my head neck. In addition, you should cut down on your alcohol intake, stop smoking, do strength training and supplement your body with calcium and vitamin D3, K2, and magnesium regularly. As I was searching through my kitchen drawers, it came to me. 6.5 Nature and contents of . DICE Dental International Congress and Exhibition. What an awful position to be in! I have an annual blood test at hospital for gluten. I decided to stop for a few months following my retirement as I was going travelling for 3 months. Singing, to my deep distress, is now out of the question, along with all the other active things I loved to do. Sunday night started feeling unwell, sleepless night, sweating and chills. All Rights Reserved. Fast forward to 2019 stared getting pains from my knees traveled throughout my body into my head thought im going to die. Gave up Alendronic Acid recently after a random chat with a friend! Hi. I felt pressurised to take it saying that I would suffer as I get older if I didnt take it but I am now wondering if it really does any good. AA scares me to death as 4 months after taking it I seem to have a continues dry sort throat ( weirded really) so I feel I dont want to take it anymore at my age anyway 75. I have been told to take kale with spinach and brocoli which is full of calcio blended with almond milk before breakfast and before going to bed. Despite the doctor's assurances that it wasn't addictive, I became addicted.
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