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kath84594
kath84594

I started taking Alendronic acid on Saturday as have been diagnosed with osteoporosis. Nearly 48 hours later I'm suffering with chronic stomach pain is this a normal side effect? Please help

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  • pamela07973
    pamela07973 kath84594

    Posted

    I wonder if you are still suffering. I took my first, and last, alendronic acid tablet four weeks ago (taking it correctly) and  had a terrible reaction 48 hours later. I woke in the night with appalling heartburn, violent stomach cramps and nausea. I still have terrible symptoms. My GP told me he'd never known such a reaction to one tablet, but I saw a gastroenterologist earlier this week who confirmed that it is not that uncommon. He was surprised though, that the symptoms were so severe and still ongoing. I've been taking a proton pump inhibitor (to reduce stomach acid) for three weeks but it has not helped much. In fact I'm beginning to wonder if they are causing their own side effects. 

    My digestive system was absolutely fine until this.  I'd just started to come to terms with the shock of osteoporosis diagnosis, now this!

    I hope your experience has been less awful than mine!

    • Anhaga
      Anhaga pamela07973

      Posted

      I agree the PPI is probably not helping at this time.  You might want to do some research about improving the balance of your microbiota.  
  • jennette28591
    jennette28591 kath84594

    Posted

    Hiya ,I have taken one AA on Tuesday and had chest pains , pains in my legs feeling very unwell ... has anyone else had these kind of Pains 
  • jennette28591
    jennette28591 kath84594

    Posted

    started taking Alendronic acid on Tuesday  as have been diagnosed with osteoporosis. had chest pains pains in legs feeling very low and very tied 

     

    • Anhaga
      Anhaga jennette28591

      Posted

      Jeannette, this is kind of an old post, I think if you want some replies you should make a new post asking this question.  And I'm afraid I can't help you as I've never taken this med.

    • Anhaga
      Anhaga

      Posted

      Sorry, Jennette, oh for an edit button
    • kathleen65757
      kathleen65757 jennette28591

      Posted

      I am just so glad I never started taking this awful drug. Side effects are not rare, I do not care what anyone says!
  • becca25
    becca25 kath84594

    Posted

     Hi Kath - I took my 1st pill a week ago, within 48 hours the nausea was so chronic I could hardly stand, when I went up to bed I was sick but small acidic amount (sorry about graphic description). I took my 2nd pill on Friday (it’s now 3am Sunday) and the heartburn is unbelievably painful. On top of this, I have a broken hand that is pinned, the pain is beyond excruciating night & day and no painkillers touch it, I broke it before diagnosis with huge impact, it was pinned 2.5 weeks ago, 2 weeks after break. I’m guessing the pain won’t abate because of AA but I’m not enjoying any of this one bit, sleep eludes me and daily function is laboured - I’m feeling this drug isn’t the right route - anyone tried any alternatives? Like natural stuff? Good luck Kath and  everyone struggling with this. 

    • kathleen65757
      kathleen65757 becca25

      Posted

      People are having results with the natural route of addressing osteoporosis.

      Vitamin K2 aims the calcium onto the bones. Magnesium is important and has been found to account for some breakages in that some people with broken bones were found to be lacking in magnesium.

      Diet is important to address this making sure all nutrients are covered.

      Fruit and vegetables, yoghurt, leafy greens, avocados, bony broth, jelly, cucumbers are some of the foods that support healthy bones.

      Research what is needed to help your bones. Avoid sugar. 

      Do weight bearing exercise to the extent you are able.

      Take control and you will feel empowered and hopefully make your bones stronger.

      Bones are living and capable of building and rebuilding so it makes sense we can help them along by diet and exercise and some extra boosts like vitamin D3, magnesium, vitamin k2, etc.

      Check your vitamin D levels and calcium in particular on your blood tests and continue to monitor them.

  • becca25
    becca25 kath84594

    Posted

    Thank you for your reply - it’s my first post and I realised I should have sent a new message. I’ve always done huge amounts of exercise, my calcium & D levels tested as normal but I’m post-meno, thin, eat a lot of sugar & had a drug thru both pregs that pre-dispose to oesteporosis - so I can entirely see where I need to go now - thank you, will research madly. Good luck & thanks again 🙏🏽

    • Anhaga
      Anhaga becca25

      Posted

      The reason for a new post is because this will only be seen by people who followed the original post.  We get notifications that someone has replied to it.  A new post will be seen as a notification to everyone who reads the notifications list.
  • carol19895
    carol19895 kath84594

    Posted

    I remember the diagnosis shock so well.  I’m a wheelchair user with -3.3 in hips.  Found out AFTER I’d fallen and broken hip.  Please be careful!  I hated AA and my doctor put me on Ibandronate acid.  Supposed to be just as effective but I only have to take it once a month.  Also fewer side effects.  After a while you do get used to it - the diagnosis I mean.  I’m 54 and thought bones lasted a life time.  Ask about ibandronate.  
    • Anhaga
      Anhaga carol19895

      Posted

      It will be interesting to see if Kath comes back. I checked her profile and she hasn't been here for seven months.  

      Ibandronate is in the same class of drugs as alendronate and risedronate, although perhaps the dosage schedule does help with some of the side effects.

       

  • kumarrsush70134
    kumarrsush70134 kath84594

    Posted

    I'm sorry you feel ill after taking the AA. Following my own research and the great support from this forum I have steadfastly refused to take it and am trying to follow a natural path after recovering from a broken leg. I believe that it weakens bones, making them denser rather than stronger and some of my friends have ceased taking it because of side effects. Definitely tell your doctor how you feel before you take any more.

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