AA

Ann, It sounds to me as though you're not taking this medication properly. It is vital that you take it exactly as it's described in the leaflet. I use a med. called Actonel which has identical precautions. I pour out a large glass of water (half pint), then sit up really straight, toss the pill into the back of the throat, large gulp of water and swallow. Then, still sitting (or standing) really straight, I gulp down the rest of the water. Then for an hour I absolutely don't bend forward - even slightly. Then I have my breakfast, or coffee . . . 

I found that doing some floor exericses even a couple of HOURS later caused a severe reaction of feeling sick and nauseaus, so I stopped that until much later in the day.

I think you should talk to your doctor about getting sick after taking your pill. My guess is that it may cause the med to be less effctive -  though most of it should have been absorbed by then.

If you HAVE been taking it exactly as advised, then discuss this with your doctor -  he may suggest something else for you. . . . 

If you check the leaflet that comes with your med you will see a list of common side-effects and nausea, feeling sick, stomach cramps and discomfort, etc. are mentioned as common side-effects. Vomiting isn't mentioned but I certainly did! 

Don't panic. Talk to your GP.

Good luck,  J

​I took AA exactly as I was told to observing all the rules. 8 months in I had to stop taking it because it caused unacceptable Gastro-intenstinal problems, stomach cramps, nausea, severe pain, and diarrhea for 4/5 days at a time. My Rheumotolgist was not all surprised and said that 70% of women had these problems either enough to make them uncomfortable or poorly enough to stop taking AA any more. I have now been offered Relondrate Infusion once yearly for 2 years. Although initially this may give me similar side effects he said that they will wear off reasonably quickly and then nothing until the next and last infusion. This is the more expensive option on the NHS but far better for the Patient who can also choose to eat a diet rich in High Fish Oils, Salmon, Tuna, mackeral, sardines and pilchards, along with leafy greens, cucumber with skin on etc. weight bearing exercise (just walking if that is all one can do) - do some research on this as some have been able to bring their T-scores down by this lifestyle alone. I believe I need both to help with my osteoporosis as although my T-scores are not frightening I already have 3 crumbled lower vertabrae. Everyone is different, read up as much as you can and make a choice you believe to be right for you. I hope this helps and wish you well.