The only change medically that I had was the addition of Fosimax (which was red flagged at my eye doctor’s office) I took myself off it and began a daily eye drop to decrease the pressure in my eyes. I started reading the side effects sadly after I took the pull but as soon as these strange symptoms started coming on. You will have blood tests done periodically to make sure there is no problem with your liver. If you suspect you have a medical problem, we urge you to seek medical attention from a competent healthcare provider.Get a free copy of ‘Stop The Bone Thieves’, exclusive content that you can’t find anywhere else, plus vital osteoporosis news and updates. Then, supplement with an organic form of calcium (or amino acid chelated calcium). Marketing ads for this drug offer no information whatsoever on what bisphosphonates are really made of, and for a good reason. Researchers Focus On Bone Strength Instead Of DensityThis Alkalizing Toast Will Change Your Mornings ForeverSave Our Bones Bulletin: Beware Of The New Osteoporosis Drugs On The HorizonGet a free copy of our ‘Stop The Bone Thieves’ eBook, exclusive content that you can’t find anywhere else, plus vital osteoporosis news and updates.This information is not intended to replace recommendations or advice from physicians or other healthcare providers. I will receive a bone density test this summer and await the results but, in the meantime my eyes are adjusting to the new drops and are improving – pressures almost normal. Oh, sue them? During that time I developed numerous fractures of my Vertebrae,had 3 Kyphoplasties in 2001. Follow your doctor’s directions. What about side effects? i was really suffering but to my suprise not now.So something has happened for my good.
You can google it and read the research that they have done and decide whether it is something you want to try. Obviously, that is not the case because thanks to several not-so-coincidental sequence of events, bisphosphonate drugs became instant best-sellers, raking billions of dollars to their manufacturers.The first mass-marketed bisphosphonate was alendronate sodium, branded as Fosamax and promising to cure osteoporosis, a brand new bone disease as defined by the World Health Organization in the early 90's. So I didn’t even want to start it when I found out all these things.hi Vivian,had osteoporosis for the past 14 yrs have taken most of the biophosphates on the market,l am 52 male,took tablets 39yrs- came off after 18mths because of usual side affects stomach,joints,etc bone loss still occured-48yrs tryed injection pimidronate over 24mths regained 6%-again came off because side affects spashims,joints,extreme tiredness etc.been off drugs for 2yrs and my last scan showed a increase of 16%- my bone density is still 40% down when compared to someone my age.any idea as to why the sudden increase,my doctor says it is the biophosphates still working, l have my doubts as l only put on 6%when on the drug,would be grateful for any advice.kenThe Fosamax metaphor is absolutely entertaining humor.Who cares about a bunch of cranky old ladies anyway. Even though my bones did improve and I could train boxers again, the hole in my jaw grew to huge dimensions.
UnaThis new article written by Allen Dronate is so horrible, it almostGreat work Vivian. I switched to natural medicine but it was too late. I fell down the stairs end of Feb last, but no pain until recently! JudyI do like the autobiography of the drug. Thank you again.Thanks to Vivian we are now well aware of the dangers to our health.I would love to send this to the Dr who is trying to push these drugs onto me. After I recovered I was prescribed fosamax and now I am recovering from a broken femur in my left leg and a fractured femur in the right leg. I wish you a full recovery and thank you for sharing with the community.I Really LOVED That Osteoporosis Drug Story. My doctor thought the one on my face was a basal cell carcinoma, and I was sent to a dermatology unit for a biopsy, the result was sent to India to be written up and returned confirming it.