Osteoporosis Questions (Page 5)

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

How does Prolia compare to Boniva? My mom is 83.

She has chronic illnesses CHF, pulmonary obstruction,RA, and now T11 vertebra fracture, Dr recently prescribed Prolia waiting on approval at this time but reviews of drug are scaring me please help She was on Boniva years ago

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?

Risedronate delayed release?

Side effect diarrhea. Can I take a probiotic or liquid kaopectate? Or both ?

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