Sunday, February 12, 2012
Don't let RA limit your routineLearn more now about a treatment that may help

All SharePosts Relating To "Boniva"

Expert_badge Lila de Tantillo

Lila de Tantillo

(Profile)
Journalist, Caregiver
Our Expert |  Caregiver
Get Widget TooltipGet Widget
This widget is a small module that you can place on personalized sites (like iGoogle, Facebook, or your blog) and get automatic updates from our experts!   |  RSS

Bisphosphonates and Osteonecrosis of the Jaw

There has been much discussion among doctors, dentists and patients about the benefits of bisphosphonate medications (such as Fosamax, Actonel, Boniva and Reclast) and the potential risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw. This condition, which involves painful, exposed bone in the jaw that does not heal normally, has been linked for some time... Read moreChevron
posted 03/11/2008, comments (3)|
Read all my posts  | Subscribe | Send Message
Amy Bates

Amy Bates

(Profile)
Living With It
RSS

Forteo Reaction

I recently stopped taking my Forteo after being on it a full year.  About an hour after my last injection in December, my face became flushed, I felt  hot, my heart began poundly wildly and my chest ached.  I was afraid I was going to pass out.  Even though the episode lasted a few minutes it was extremely... Read moreChevron
posted 01/24/2008, comments (10)|
Read all my posts  | Subscribe | Send Message
Branwen

Branwen

(Profile)
Living With It
RSS

Newly diagnosed

I've recently been diagnosed with Osteopenia and I was in shock. I have small bones and or was 5' 1 1/2" so I therefore take a large amount of calcium/magnesium 2000mg. to be as preventive as possible. I am on the treadmill everyother day and eat well. No caffeine, very little sugar, and I can do better with the veggies yet this... Read moreChevron
posted 01/21/2008, comments (7)|
Read all my posts  | Subscribe | Send Message
Alma

Alma

(Profile)
Living With It
RSS

Abnormal Lab Reports for Boniva Infusion Patients

Has anyone experienced abnormal routine lab reports after being on Boniva Infusions for nine (9) months? My cholestrol levels have always been low to very normal levels which my doctor described as "Cholestrol levels people dream of having!". I just had my annual blood work which revealed  a very high cholestrol... Read moreChevron
posted 12/31/2007, comments (47)|
Read all my posts  | Subscribe | Send Message
bp traveler

bp traveler

(Profile)
Friend/Family
RSS

Boniva and terrible side effects - is this normal???

My mom has been diagnosed with low bone density and was prescribed Boniva  1 dose per month. She was sick in bed for 4 DAYS!!!  She was very fluish and had terrible joint pain - and she is not a complainer.   She is afraid to take this again...now what can she do?  Is this normal?
posted 09/13/2007, comments (2)|
Read all my posts  | Subscribe | Send Message

Ask a Question

Get answers from our experts and community members.

Btn_ask_question_med
View all questions (1283) >
Related Osteoporosis Topics