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Friday, August, 29, 2008

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Almeda Witter
06/30/08
Almeda Witter
Category:Pain in my joints

Why am I having pain in my joints after using my Forteo for 6 months now?

I have slowly been noticing pain more and more in my joints since using Forteo, a have pain in the upper part of my neck, in my hand joints, leg and feet joints, has anyone else complained or experienced pain in their joints after using Forteo?

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Alma
Monday, August 18, 2008

I've been on Forteo for 11 months and for the last 5 or 6 I've been feeling pains like the ones you describe.  The worst have been in my knees, for which I saw an orthopedist and, at his recommendation, a physical therapist.  It's hard to know to what extent the PT has helped.  The pain is better in general, but as you say, it can be unpredictable.  I'm having a bone density test this week and it will be interesting to see if there's been any improvement since last year.

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