young, did everything right, trouble with treatment

By wyldrose Tuesday, August 28, 2007

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hi...i am new, but have so many questions! i was only 51 when my DEXA come back with bad results...........my hips are three deviations from the norm..........i can't take any oral meds, nor any with hormones as i am a breast cancer survivor.....i just started boniva shots, and no one warned me about mega calcium and kidney stones.........i also am having weird belly reactions.....soooo, anyone out there have some advice, or web sites to visit specifically about boniva injections and/or the kidney connection??? thanks!

kathie

osteonecrosis a risk with injected boniva....no one asked me about my dental health!

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Maria Gifford, Editor

8/29/07 11:17am

Hello, Kathie. Thanks for writing. I'm glad you found our community.

Unfortunately, dealing with strong side effects of osteoporosis medications is common. Here's some information on Boniva and similiar drugs that might be helpful to you:

Boniva IV: Precautions and Side Effects

http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/find-drug-69798-73.html

Oral Bisphosphonates (Fosamax, Actonel, Boniva) and Side Effects: Helpful Food and Nutrition Tips

http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/3120/7906/oral-food-tips/

In particular, see this message from another community member with problems with Boniva:

Severe reaction to Boniva?

http://forums.healthcentral.com/discussion/osteoporosis/forums/a/tpc/f/8931082/m/71310221

Keep us posted on your situation. Hope to hear more from you soon.

Best,

Maria

Lila de Tantillo, Health Guide

8/29/07 10:26pm

Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with us, Kathie. Unfortunately some of the common breast cancer treatments have been linked with increased incidence of osteoporosis. It is very fortunate that you have been so vigilant about your bone health. Hopefully the right regimen for your situation can help you regain some bone mass, I wish you the best.

schart

3/ 5/08 7:38pm

At age 58 I too have just recently found that I have kidney stones. I was dianosed with osteoporosis about 7 years ago. I don't take much calcium but I know I should. I took Fosamax for several years with not enough improvement. My dr. advised Forteo. I was on the injections for 18 months and now am taking Boniva. I have also suspected that the osteroporosis meds could cause kidney stones.

young, did everything right, trouble with treatment

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