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Breathlessness from ? Alendronate or something else

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karenjaninaz
karenjaninaz

At start of PMR treatment, 15mg pred,  breathing better than my usual baseline ( reactive airway disease). I never cough or wheeze like asthma just get a tight feeling and easily breathless. 

NowcI get so easily winded that my pulmonary resumed my Qvar 1 puff 2x a day. It helps but last night I woke up with a tight feeling, feeling bloated with gas, needing my inhaler. It is rare for me to need this at night. I just took my 3rd dose it alendronate Sat 70 mg and wonder if that's the reason- also my dental bite has shifted.

another wrinkle, though all my rheumatoid markers are normal a new test called Vectra-d show high rheumatoid activity. No joint pain or swelling but wonder if this is related to my lungs as suggested in scholarly literature. 

Emailed my rheumatologist to contact.

Drats! Wonder if it's LORA

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  • Anhaga
    Anhaga karenjaninaz

    Posted

    According to websites that list possible side effects of alendronate, breathlessness is one, and is considered serious.  It's recommended that you contact your doctor right away.  It could indicate an allergic reaction.
  • Oregonjohn-UK
    Oregonjohn-UK karenjaninaz

    Posted

    Karen - I was prescribed AA and only took it for one months  I had dreadfull side effects and consulted with my GP about a Dexascan but did say I really didn't want to continue the AA so he agreed and asked me to monitor - I have not taken any since.  I used to take Qvar for ashma but after starting preds stopprd as my breathing became better (along with the blue ventaline? inhaler)   Hope his won't throw all your research?  We are all different!
    • karenjaninaz
      karenjaninaz Oregonjohn-UK

      Posted

      Thanks for replies; I spoke To my rheumatological and we are stopping Alendronate. Pulmonary is having me resume Qvar 2 puffs 2x day because even giong down 1/4mg pred affects my breathing. Hopefully this will help me come down on the pills.

      Rather fed up.😖

    • Anhaga
      Anhaga karenjaninaz

      Posted

      Hope you feel better soon.  You must be feeling so frustrated.  
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