achalasia and bone density

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I have had achalasia for 10years now and have just had a bone density scan. I have been prescribed alendronic acid to improve my bone density.  Anybody know how safe this is to take with achalasia?  Thanks

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    Hiya. I was diagnosed with bone density last year and have a condition called Osteopenia. It is only usually found in women in their 60's however, i am a man in my forties. I have been put on Calcichew tablets to try and improve things and to try and prevent me from developing Osteoparosis. I had an op for achalasia  over 30 years ago now but was told i had the condition before the events that lead to my op and could have been born with it.

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      I had an operation about 5 years ago, and have been taking calcichew for some years now. I have been prescibed alendronic acid now but am frighten ed to take it because of achalasia.  Any help appreciated.

      Sandra

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