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Beyond Bisphosphonates: Estrogen And SERMS

By PJ Hamel, Health Guide Sunday, November 30, 2008
While bisphosphonates—Fosamax, Boniva, Actonel, and Reclast— are the most powerful drugs we have to combat osteoporosis, they come with a host of potential side effects. If you’re unable to deal with those side effects; and/or if your osteoporosis is mild, you may want to consider t...
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Anonymous
1/30/10 5:40am

I can't take any of the bisphosphonates because of the deep bone pain I get. The doctor tried me on Fosomax and Actonel. I have had breast cancer and can't take hormone therapy. So besides the no smoking, no alcohol and the other preventative measures, is there nothing I can take to treat the osteoporosis I have?

PJ Hamel, Health Guide
1/30/10 8:35pm

Have you asked about Forteo? Worth asking, anyway - PJH

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By PJ Hamel, Health Guide— Last Modified: 12/04/10, First Published: 11/30/08