It can worsen whatever condition started your stress to begin with, and it’s bad for your bones. They told her not to try and walk. In most cases, carotid blockages are treated with medication, especially a statin medication.Aspirin might be appropriate for some people, but that is a discussion you should be having with an expert, such as your internist or cardiologist.

Is Thousands of lawsuits have been bought by Fosamax patients against Fosamax maker, Merck & Co., alleging that the plaintiffs suffered injuries as the result of taking Fosamax and that Merck knew or should have known about these side effects but failed to warn the doctors and the patients about them. Had 2 injections one every 6 months. I am so relieved for you that you are off Forteo.

Started prolia 2017. Now you can work on nourishing your bones. Lasted for a while and then stopped.

This seems like a mess of liability and managing patients.Ive been following your advice since I decided not to take drugs, which my GP had immediately prescribed for me. Now she is at home and using a wheel chair full time. If it does, it’s because I’ve devoted many pages of the “…bisphosphonates begin their action on bone metabolism by blocking the enzyme farnesyl diphosphate synthase (FPPS) which is involved in the mevalonate pathway (also called the HMG-CoA reductase pathway).”This is the same mechanism by which bisphosphonates interfere with hair growth (and many other crucial body processes The hair on your scalp contains a structural component that is familiar to most of us: cholesterol. This is very important thanksI have had osteoporosis for at least 5 years. 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. We offer this Site AS IS and without any warranties. As explained in the Osteoporosis Reversal Program , bisphosphonates such as Fosamax, Actonel, Boniva, Reclast and their generic counterparts, interfere with a crucial biochemical pathway, which we’ll discuss in more detail later. Hair loss is also a … Fran Miller.My goodness, Frances! Im thrilled that Ive made this improvement in my bone density in spite of being two years older. So not sure if you're at that age or not. Thank You Very Much, As Always, For Sharing Your Articles With Us.My doctor keeps trying to get me to take Fosamax and I keep refusing. But the problem only started after taking it.I’ve had 3 shots of Prolia.

The Fosamax also triggered hair loss on my legs and elsewhere, and my legs are still hair free.

Does anyone know if my hair will grow back when I stop taking it? I have stopped taking it and my hair is falling out less and I see new growth. I went online and found out that Prolia is a cancer drug, no wonder it causes hair loss. For me, bald was not an option.

Restarted it April 2014 and within 2 months, my hair & follicles, began to fall out MALIGNANTLY! She was very weak. Advise me if there is another solution. Should I go off the Forteo , I am worried that in another couple of weeks I will be bald. I'm curious. It is not intended to be and should not be interpreted as medical advice or a diagnosis of any health or fitness problem, condition or disease; or a recommendation for a specific test, doctor, care provider, procedure, treatment plan, product, or course of action. I've read that hair loss can be attributed to a lack of estrogen. alopecia is not a common side effect, it makes sense that both of these drugs could cause hair loss; they block the same metabolic pathway. The hair loss was so bad I ended up wearing a wig for about 9 months and even now, more than two years later my hair is still not what it was, but it’s getting there. Why it happens isn’t clear. You sound like you’re on the right track now, though, and I hope you’ll soon be free from osteoporosis and stress. This is something I continually am curious about. *After 14 months of daily Forteo injections (I actually stopped for 3 months)**. I am so glad you’re doing your research, and you’re finding some answers here! How much is genetic and how much are other factors a contributing factor. This makes an improvement even more impressive.Its really encouraging and I will certainly keep up the regimen as I also feel fitter and more energetic than Ive ever felt in my life. Huge amounts would come out as I washed it and it is most depressing. I have had a lot of stress this past year. In recent years, there have been several troubling side effects linked to Fosamax and other bisphosphonates that are meant to be used to treat osteoporosis. So if you’re taking bisphosphonates and experience loss of hair, it’s easy for the Medical Establishment to blame it on any number of things.

I guess when the medication wears out it doesn’t shed as much.

I took fosomax for about 9 years.

I will be going to my endocrinologist in April and will discuss alternative treatment. fosamax and hair loss. 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. Savers already know how important regular walking is to build bone density and the importance of taking Foundation Supplements that nourish And this might surprise you, in addition to building your bones…The following nutrients are listed as Foundation Supplements in the Isn’t it fascinating that hair health and bone health are so closely intertwined?

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