concerned about Alendronic Acid
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I have been diagnosed with polymyalgia 6 weeks ago and have been told to take Alendronic acid I have put off taking it but spoke to go yesterday and she advised me to start taking it because of the effect of the predisilone on my bones I'm 72 yrs old been reading up on this drug again tonight and don't like what I'm reading was going to start taking tomrrow but I am very unsure has anyone got any advice
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janish49 olwen2
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Hello, I'm 67 and have been prescribed Alendronic Acid by my GP for osteoporosis. Like you I'm not at all sure about taking it. The side effects put me off, especially the fact that it can actually cause fractures, though this is a very low risk. I would also be pleased to hear any advice.
sherry29159 janish49
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I am 65 and decided to take this albeit in an annual infusion form as I didn't take to the weekly tablets. I feel it does more good than harm but it has differing opinions. Most drugs have their bad points especially methotrexate etc. I found I was given far too much prednisone steroid over the years which has caused far more damage to my body than alendronic ever will!
janish49 sherry29159
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Anhaga janish49
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janish49 Anhaga
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Thanks for this. Yes I do have a copy of the report and "off the top of my head" I have a 13% risk for a fracture in the next 10 years. I'm due for a repeat bone density scan in 2 years. I so much prefer the idea of a natural means of improving things or, at least, stopping things from getting worse. I shall be googling micronutrients and shopping accordingly! I very much appreciate this information.
Anhaga janish49
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I'll private message my bibliography to get you started!