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Hi everone. Not been to orthopaedic consultant yet. Thats tomorrow. Been for tearly check up today and had the usual rubbish about cutting down on prednisilone and I shouldnt be on 12mg after 3yrs etc etc. It was unfortunately not my usual doctor who is brill so I just smiled nicely and said I was quite happy with it. Anyway couldnt and havent taken my alendronic acid tablets so he insisted on giving me a prescription for Risedronate sodium instead. Anybody tell me anything about it. Thanks
Carol
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davidmelville Mousemum
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i changed over to the Risendronate from Alendronic at the beginning of the year as I did not like the Alendronic . . I could not put my finger on what exactly it was but I dreaded so calked 'acid day'.
So glad I did they seem to suite me better, I think they are softer somehow!
For me it was a good step . . . . . 😄
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MrsO-UK_Surrey Mousemum
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Following her experience, Nefret, who posts on this site, pointed me in the direction of a drug called Denosumab when a friend of mine experienced problems with the bisphosponates. My friend has now completed her course of Denosumab and all is well.
If you need any further reassurance or advice, the National Osteoporosis Society have a helpline where you will find answers to your questions on 0845 450 0230.
My aunt took bisphosphanate drugs for years and at each scan was told that her bones were ok - she went on to have a hairline fracture of her spine. She has now had expert treatment with a very costly drug for which special agreement had to be sought, and her bone density has improved.
I hope this helps.
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