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Neil Gonter, MD, Health Pro

Internist, Rheumatologist

Reclast (Zoledronic Acid) vs. Fosamax, Boniva and Actonel

There is exciting news in the field of osteoporosis. A new medication was FDA approved last month. Is this medication right for you? A novel approach for the treatment of osteoporosis has just been approved by the FDA. It is called Reclast (Zoledronic acid). This revolutionary medication is a once a year, 15 minute infusion, which will... Read more Chevron

posted 09/13/2007, comments (114)|

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Barbara

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I am a Forteo user

Hi,I have been injecting Forteo for the past 3 months and was one of those people who thought "Oh....I don't think I can do that".I now find it to be very easy to do and I don't have any problems. Sure, it is an inconvenience (just like remembering to take medications). I also experience leg cramps and aches (I never... Read more Chevron

posted 08/31/2007, comments (2)|

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Linda

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Has anyone experienced fatigue after completing Forteo?

My 80 year old mother in law has been taking Forteo for 18 mos. She recently (2 months ago) experienced an onset of extreme vertigo causing her to be hospitilized. While being treated for the vertigo her doctor ended her Forteo medication. Since that time she has experienced loss of energy, fatigue and mild... Read more Chevron

posted 08/17/2007, comments (2)|

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susie

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Journey with Forteo

I am 61 years old and have worked as a psychiatric RN for my entire 32 year career. I am now considering retirement, and this is one of the reasons that I have been led into this consideration. The physical nature of my work and its inherent dangers have always been exciting to me rather than being a deterrant. My son, also a... Read more Chevron

posted 08/09/2007, comments (7)|

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daughter3

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need advice quickly

i am the daughter of an 83 woman who has been perscribed Forteo. She has had several spinal fractures in the past 3 months. She is concerned (or rather really afraid and depressed) about the thought of taking another drug! Right now she is having lots of stomach problems and she has circulation issues, as well as some depression... Read more Chevron

posted 08/01/2007, comments (4)|

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