Actonel - side effects

My doctor ordered me a bone density screening test and the result came back abnormal.

I am 53 years old and I have just been diagnosed with osteoporosis. My doctor recommended my daily calcium with vitaminD of 1200 mg and also gave a sample pill of

Actonel which is supposed to be a once a month oral dose. I have experienced all the

side effects written on the pamphlet and so much more. I would never wish for anyone

to experience what I went through. The pain on my spine, shoullders and neck have been

lingering for 48 hours now causing me to miss work. I'm taking pain medicine to help ease

the pain but it seems that only time will heal this pain and suffering. Not sure if I'll be

healthy enough to go back to work tomorrow which really sucks if I can't.

There should be a way of testing if someone can handle the side effects of this

pill before it's taken. For all of you out there hoping for a remedy for your osteoporosis,

be very careful what you take in in your body and good luck.