Osteoporosis Questions (Page 4)

Evenity - How many people reported as having side affects or heart attack or stroke?

Reclast interactions with naproxen?

I have recently been diagnosed with osteoporosis and am evaluating different bisphosphonate treatments. I currently take 220 mg of naproxen (Aleve) once a day to manage pain in my knees and lower back, due to multi-compartmental osteoarthritis in both knees and spinal stenosis, respectively (I am... read more

How long will most of the side effects last with ReClast Infusion?

It has been a month and I still have extreme irritability, shakiness, diarrhea, hair falling out. Doctor gave me Xanax, which helps, but I don’t want to be on that medication forever. Help?

Prolia - Why don't doctors apprise patients about side effects?

Took the drug Prolia with devastating side effects and I am wondering why my doctor pushed if even after I told her my side effects? In fact she wanted to make another appointment in six months. Evidently she was not hearing me, I wonder why?

How safe is amitriptyline for someone with osteoporosis?

My wife has had osteoporosis for15 years last scan showed -3.4. Her doctor has recommended amitriptyline for fibromyalgia which she has had for30 years, will it make the osteoporosis worse?

What have others used to ease side-effects from Reclast infusion?

Cannot take Tylenol. Ibuprofen ineffective. Doctor did not advise any pre-infusion prep nor discuss any possible side effects from Reclast infusion. Diagnosed with Osteoporosis post shoulder fracture and Dexa scan. I'm 57 yrs old, female, in good health. No aches or pains prior to infusion.... read more

How does food interact with your medications?

How important is the time I take my meds each day?

I am concerned about the time to take Cartia and Evista.

How debilitating is osteoporosis and what is the prognosis?

Ergocalciferol - my doctor precribed 50,000 1 a week, however the doctor did not say what my prognosis was how debilitating is osteoporosis and my kidneys are hurting and my entier body also hurts but im only 52. please help

What pros and cons for Fosomax 70mg?

I have osteoporosis and I am 58 years old. I read that it can affects your jaw bone?

Alendronate - GERD vs fosamax?

iam a postmenopusal female, diagnosed with GERD a couple months ago and taking dexilantd once a day. A month ago on my yearly check up diagonesd with early osteoporosis and prescribed Alendronate sodium 70 mg once a week. Read the information one of the big side effect is having acid reflux - now... read more

Can I exercise for and hour after I take alendronate?

Can Tymlos be injected in the thigh as well as the abdomen?

What can you take for arthritic pain when you have stage 3 kidney disease?

I was taken off NSAID’s because of kidney disease. I have osteoarthritis and osteoporosis and am in pain most of the time. The doctor said take Tylenol which does nothing for my pain. What other options do I have to decrease the amount of inflammation and pain I have?

Prolia shots for osteoporosis?

I am 50 years old and I have the beginnings of osteoporosis. I was put on Prolia shots every 6 months. The first two were not so bad but this last one has ruined my quality of life. I have been fatigued and achy for the last year. After the 3rd shot my bones and joints hurt so bad. Lower back pain... read more