Bisphosphonates (bone builders!)) while having Fibromyalgia?
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Hello, I have Fibromyalgia and Polymyalgia....I have been advised, because of being on steroids that I need an injection to Prevent Osteoporosis, I have Osteopenia....I like some others with Fibro, react to medication. Has anyone else had these injections, if so how was it for you?? Thank You.
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Bee70 linda17563
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Sorry but I have not had these injections.
Hopefully someone on this forum will be able to assist.
Good Luck x
kate1949 linda17563
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I did have an intravenous drip, before these injections, which had the most horrendous side effects which lasted for about a month, which made me so very ill.
i am 65 years old so i am not sure of the injection you mean.. I also suffer from fibromaygia and osteoarthritis, and am also using fentanyl patches one 25 umg and one 12 umg each 72 hours. I suffer from extreme sweating and chills and do not know which medication is causing this.
linda17563 kate1949
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kate1949 linda17563
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there was no choice with the the injections / intravenously. The latter gave me dreadful side effects so now have the injection - it is fine, no side effects. Mine is for osteoporosis. The injection is build up bone density. Don't worry. Kate. Ps. I havd fibromyalgie osteo arthritis osteoporosis reynauds syndrome...
linda17563 kate1949
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wendy17323 linda17563
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I have been given adcal tablets to keep bones ok (they are vitamin D and calcium)
Mine has developed into fibromyalgia now which I am struggling with medication for pain and fatigue and sleep disturbance
I have been to a pain clinic today and she has advised me to stay on adcal and keep my intake of vitamin D and E up as it helps this condition I am 70 now
she has also suggested I have melatonin 2 hours before going to bed
I havent tried it yet will keep you posted
linda17563 wendy17323
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wendy17323
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Fibro doesnt respond to steroids so the Dr took me off the prednisalone slowly I am surprised you are still on them as it is common knowledge that they dont work with FMR
I also have 1 tablet 70mg Alendronic acid once a week taken with water before you eat or drink anything
it is important to take adcal and the above to keep your bones ok after being on steroids for a long time
I am now waiting for the results from the pain clinic about changing my nightime medication
Will keep you posted!