I seem to have a reaction to all drugs that i take for osteoperosis
I according to Doctors have an liver disease called "primary bilhary cirrhosis". I take five tablets a day to help my liver produce bile, the tablet is called "ursodeoxycholic acid".
I have regular scans for this and on my last scan the Doctor said i must go for a bone density test, the result being they found me to be osteoperotic. That was three months ago, i have taken alendronic tablets and actonel tablets, of which both of them i have a reaction too, the last one taken actonel, i seem to swell up in my hands and have no control over my bladder, i am reluctant to take any more tablets, i take calceos for calcium which is 1000mg a day and a take a health tablet containing, magnesium, calcium boron an zinc (not prescribed). The Doctor said my liver problem brought on the osteoperosis, also i had a hysterectomy 11 years ago, my uterus was removed but they left my ovaries behind. I am 62 years old, live in United Kingdom, but spent most of my life in Africa, when i was in Africa i was a lot more healthier, please could you suggest what i must do as i am very concerned to take anymore tablets, and do you think it would be better for me to move back to Africa with the sunshine.?
Hello Susan,
Thank you for your question. While I am not in a position to recommend what you should do about your living arrangements, I would recommend that you continue to take your calcium supplements. If you have been diagnosed as having osteoporosis and cannot take any of the bisphosphonates (Fosamax, Boniva, Actonel), you should at least continue to take calcium daily, and vitamin D if you can. The vitamin D helps the body to absorb the calcium better. Before starting any new supplement, however, you should check with your doctor or pharmacist to be sure that the new supplement won't interfere with any of the medications that you are currently taking. Also, there are other options for treatment of osteoporosis that do not involve bisphosphonates. Calcitonin (brand names Fortical and Miacalcin) is an alternative to bisphosphonates for postmenopausal women, and raloxifene (brand name Evista) is an option for the premenopausal women with osteoporosis. Another alternative medication is teriparatide, brand name Forteo. I hope this helps!
Best of luck,
Casey
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