Fast forward to 2009. I have been on Sertraline 70mg for a few years and as I have asthma my inhaler has been changed to Beclmetasome 100/6. I would say) I was suddenly aware of my mouth being transformed into a state where I was unable to move my lips and then my jaw at all. Hello Jane, Mayo Clinic Press. He says he cured his wifes osteoporosis with the supplementation of boron and he describes the dosage he used in the video. And dairy products reach in calcio. I do wonder if all of this is as a result of being on Seroxat for so long. The doctors do say though that we should let them know if we have any. My story begins in May 2014 when I was 72 and took the first once a week dose of one tablet with a glass of water. It slows down your body from producing cells that break down your old bones, giving enough time for bone-building cells to spur the growth of new bones. I have an appointment at The Royal Dental Practice, Cromwell Road, Dorchster to have two back teeth removed. Editorial Note: We want any accounts of adverse or interesting events on drugs or new uses for drugs from people on them or doctors, pharmacists or others trying to manage the effects of drugs. 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. Alendronate is the drug we know as Fosamax. Thank you. There is a Group related to these awful side effects on Facebook called Reglan Support Group (Primperan/Metoclopramide Read the devastating effects this drug has had on people taking it. There has to be a better way. My body awareness tells me otherwise. 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. The method comprises the steps of reacting a compound of formula I with H 3 PO 3 wherein R is an imido group and R 1 is selected from the group consisting of chloro, bromo, iodo, fluoro, hydroxy, amino, OR 2 or OC(O)R 2 , wherein R 2 is C 1 -C 12 alkyl, C 1 -C 12 cycloalkyl or C 1 -C 12 aryl; and then reacting the . Typically, doctors recommend taking osteoporosis medication for 3-5 years. Exercise and healthy food and some good supplements. My face had also experienced this and I have had swollen lips. My entire body jerked violently as if I was having an epileptic fit, but I was conscious throughout. alendronic acid has destroyed my lifealendronic acid has destroyed my life ego service center near me Back to Blog. Im wondering how you feel now, a year after stopping the drug, have your symptoms improved? Looking back over the past four years of this journey, I realised that whenever I took any other tablets my symptoms worsened dramatically. 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. I think its great that we can come in here and discuss how we are feeling. However, your doctor will mostly recommend you at least take the drug for three years to benefit from it for a long time. Has anyone has this done ? She is having pain in her legs, hips and groin. This condition is common in women after the menopause. Instead of the exercising I need and want to be doing, my muscles are weakening, my joints ache, my tendons burn and my bones are probably crumbling away. A. However, below are early signs of osteoporosis: Please see your doctor if your family has a history of osteoporosis to assess your risk. my Dr. told me she did not want me to take the Alendronic Acid because it would loosen my teeth. I am on prednisolone for polymyalgia. The PA was baffled. So I left the surgery with a prescription for alendronic acid and a promise I would have a scan after two years, not the usual three. I was told i had Oesteoporosis of the spine with high risk of a fracture. I started reading this because after being diagnosed with breast cancer part of my ongoing treatment is Letrozole plus Alendronic Acid. reading all of your comments I will not be taking another one of theses tablets . So I still have not gotten ANY doctor to tell me that the osteo drugs were what CAUSED this but I dont see any other possible cause. From day one my tummy was not happy & after 8 weeks I suddenly became severely constipated (Literally overnight !!!) Burning chest pain, sore throat and pains all over. I was not aware until yesterday that Alendronic could be the cause. I stopped taking these tablets after 3 weeks due to pain in my legs and still have it sfter 3 weeks and hoping it will come out of my body soon. Im not going to take another one and just hope these pains gradually wear off. When I got to see the next doctor in September 2012, I thought I was still telling a Seroxat story. There is nothing I can do to stop the shoulder pain, and lower jaw pain, or the chills I get. Have been on it a yr. Was ok i think, but disabled badly with fatigue anyway, so hard to know. This settled after a few days Many thanks for all your information. 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. Carole, you say you were meant to have another scan in 3 years, that is disgraceful that you have not had this. I took my first Alendronic acid tablet last Sunday. I had vivid dreams, some headaches and didnt sleep well to start with. Back to see the same neurologist whose diagnosis this time was that my muscles were very tight so I must be stressed, and if I wasnt already taking it, he would prescribe Seroxat! After reading the patient information leaflet I was hesitant to take medication today. Reading all above, i think i will put myself on a little break, just to see if there is a difference in my condition overall. If you missed a dose, take it the following day and do not double take it to avoid overdosing. I dont know if this is due to alendronic acid or the letrozole I am taking for breast cancer. The drug helps build up bone and prevent bone loss. This is a condition that causes your bones to get weaker and be more likely to break. Im very concerned and unsure what to do? Energice is a vitamin infused Premium Isotonic ice bar scientifically formulated with Electrolytes, B Vitamins (B3, B5, B6, B12) and Potassium. The GP has been renewing this prescription although I now read a patient only needs to take for 2 yrs max! I thought that my story was a Seroxat story. Dodgy tummy, acid reflux, sleep problems and hair loss. My partner had videoed two of my jerking episodes for him to see and he asked if he could have copies to show colleagues for their opinions. When I showed this to my GP, he said that is not correct and the book was wrong. Unfortunately, Im pretty intolerant to most drugs, other than HRT, which I took for 5 years without any side effects and made me feel fantasticuntil my GP refused to prescribe them once I reached 50. It might surprise some readers to learn that bone is. Please tell your doctor if youre pregnant or planning to before taking this drug. It is a condition when you have fragile bones, making you prone to bone fractures or breaks from daily activities such as walking or standing. I ran on a treadmill for twenty minutes and I could push my weight in kilos on the leg press. I too, was prescribed this drug as, my poor mother had developed osteoporosis very badly. The side effects are horrific. Now I am not sure what to do. 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. It usually takes 6-12 months of taking alendronic acid to support your bones. Ive been reading all the posts on this forum THINK I might stop altogether does anyone else get these symptoms. Alendronic acid has been studied in a small number of patients with osteogenesis imperfecta under 18 years of age. Ive been on Alendronic Acid for about ten years, possibly longer. She was a keen walker and is feeling very worried. Im also having episodes of increased heart rate on a regular basis just from walking a short distance. 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. Felicity I also are very intolerant to any meds but my doctor had at last convinced me to trythis and suffice to say I will not be taking any more. The my neck was hurting. It will slow down the breakdown of bones and support the faster growth of new bones in your body. 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. In rare cases, it can be severe and may hint at a medical emergency. I would demand one straight away. When my doctor told me emphatically that I couldnt build my bones with diet and exercise alone, I reluctantly said ok, but I want to take strontium. I had open heart surgery at the end of December and didnt take the alendronate for a couple of weeks and coincidentally the swelling went I thought maybe it was caused by fluid build up due to my heart condition and thats why it was better. Then, they will assess if youll have to continue taking it or take a break from it by stopping the medication completely. Hi You should be able to have a dexa scan every 5 years. Tablets the gift that keeps giving, I have just had a DXA scan (following a wrist fracture) and it came back I have really bad osteoporosis. Methods: This was a randomised, double-masked, double-dummy multicentre international study (75 centres in 27 countries in . But, theres not enough evidence on this claim. In April 2010 I went back to my gym routine, and within a few weeks the second jerking episode occurred. Small blisters on various areas of my body. As you age, you will notice changes in your body, such as grayed hair, wrinkles, vision problems, and hearing loss. Hello very interested in everyones comments, I was put on alendronic acid tablets two years ago since I had osteoporosis in the hips. The test showed that I now have osteopenia, but could never get off alendronic as it is due to gluten. I called my doctor and will go in tomorrow morning, even though pain resolved. jaw ? In the meantime her teeth fell outliterally fell outwhat on earth was happening. Think Im off to GP to hear her thoughts!!! Stopping this medication means maintaining your bone health and density through lifestyle and diet. Also take two drugs for cholesterol and statins i rattle !! My life coaching business came to nothing I am unable to work. 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. Alendronic acid, ibandronic acid, risedronate sodium and zoledronic acid are bisphosphonates, licensed for treating osteoporosis. So I duly took the AA70, now on third month. Ive just been prescribed AA but having read all the posts on this site have decided not to start taking it. Food and beverages (eg, mineral water, coffee, tea, or juice) will decrease the amount of alendronate absorbed by the body. Dont use it. So whats the point, it sounds like poison. Took AA on Sunday and the next night I was in so much pain, I couldnt move. prevent cancer spreading to the bone. Yes and i stopped taking them my stomach was so bad i could only chest breathe. I am worried about it as it seems to be getting worse. So, I took it with 12 ounces of water. I read somewhere Fosamax was taken off the market & it caused hair loss. The side effects of this drug are well documented and you can see them at :- Was taken into hospital and because I was taken alendronic they discharged me with 4 Tramadol pain was excruciating..Then I started knocking on doors ring any doctor who would listen no one listen.
