Hello, I'm 28 and was diagnosed a few years ago with osteoporosis in my spine and hips. It was thought to be caused by high doses of steroids in childhood - to treat both my severe asthma and also my Crohn's disease.

At first my doctor thought it best I did not go onto Fosomax as she considered me too young. She also was worried about the possible effects on my Crohn's (I do have severe Crohn's and have had many small bowel surgeries). She also mentioned that it could possibly lower my chances of having children in the future.

I wonder if you could please first tell me if there is any way that Fosomax could affect my ability to have children at a later date? And if no, is it safe to take whilst trying to conceive - and during pregnancy?

Also, I have suffered with swallowing problems and gastric reflux etc for several years now, and I am very worried about the possible effects of taking a drug like Fosomax in case it causes further damage/ulceration/inflammation in my oesophagus as I have had active Crohn's there, and also the effect it may have on my Crohn's in general. I wondered whether there was a possibility of having one of these drugs in injection form to help minimise any effects.

Also, is Fosomax (or similar drugs) safe alongside Remicade/Infliximab? As I have been on regular infusions of this drug for a few years for my Crohn's.

Thank you for your help in advance!

Kindest regards,

Miss P