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posted 06/08/2008, comments (12)

forteo and bone pain

Hello, I started Forteo August 2007, my diagnosis after a bone biopsy showed it is the only drug that will work for my condition. In November I really had severe bone pain - the shooting kind I hear some of you describe. It was becoming almost constant and not tolerable even with pain medication. On December 6, upon visiting my... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/28/2008, comments (3)

Osteoporosis Drug Side Effects: What Every Patient Should Know

The latest news linking osteoporosis drug Fosamax - also known by its generic name alendronate - with atrial heart fibrillation in some patients serves as an important reminder: Everything we put in our body can change our body. While prescription medications can provide significant benefits to bone mass and help prevent fractures, they... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/28/2008, comments (9)

Fosamax Linked to Heart Rhythm Trouble

Big news today in the world of osteoporosis: A study in the April 28 Archives of Internal Medicine shows that the osteoporosis drug Fosamax is linked to atrial fibrillation--an irregular heartbeat. Before we go any further, please heed this easy-to-recall slogan: BE CONCERNED. DON'T PANIC. Five things you need to... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/31/2007, comments (35)

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 more Chevron

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posted 09/25/2007, comments (19)

Forteo side effects

I have been on Forteo for only two weeks, is it my imagination that I have sharp ( but brief ) bone pain? I have noticed when I move I have sharp quick pains in my hip, spine etc... Am I just hyper aware?

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