Osteoporosis Drugs Work But...
A recent study of Jan 1, 2009 has shown that biophosphonates produce giant osteoclasts -- which are as yet unexplained. Osteoclasts are cells that
produce bone break up.
Even otherwise latest research has shown that in women who take Fos...
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Microdamage associated in rare cases from Bisphosphonate use
Pam Flores
Sunday, August 30, 2009 at 03:55 PMre: Microdamage associated in rare cases from Bisphosphonate
nathji
Sunday, August 30, 2009 at 10:56 PMDear Pam,
Many thanks for the illumination article, which explains many things. I suppose as layman myself I would have nothing further to say on the subject. I am going now to read your link to the NewYork Times, Many thanks as always,
Yours,
Priya
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Beyond Bisphosphonates: Estrogen And SERMS
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Hi Priya, this article is very interesting and something I've been reading about. Unfortunately we don't have any statistics on the numbers of patients this happened to, or if there were other comorbid causes associated with the occurence of brittle bone.
Here's an article from last year that gives some figures on this, and the small numbers of people that *may* have this problem associated with Bisphosphonates.
It's from the New York Times, July 15th 2008. I believe we'll have to wait on this conclusion until more research is completed. Do we know that the drug was the sole cause--don't know. How many patients have this--still unknown. Could some other medical problem contribute to brittle bone--entirely possibly until we hear otherwise.
Since I'm not a health professional I don't know what to say or how accurate this information is. We need to have further study done on this specific topic to make a conclusion, but it is something to consider. Just keep in mind that so far the numbers of people this has happened to is low compared to the number the drug has helped.
It's good to stay on top of all this new research so let us know if you find anymore studies on this that are considered *conclusive*.
Good luck with your treatment and your education on all these topics. Thanks for joining us and keeping us updated.
Pam