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JOANNE

JOANNE

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a since the breast i am thankful everyday i wake up
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have to start forteo and worrird about taking it

i had breast cNCER AND HAD LEFT BREAST REMOVED O  MARCH 24TH 2008 THEN BROKE LEFT LEG ON NOV.23RD 2008 AM ON A CANCER PILL FOR 5 YEARS JUST HAD FEXA SCAN CAME BACK TERRIBLE NOW THEY WANT ME TO TAKE FORTEO OR RECLAST I AM SCARED OF BOTH HAS ANYONE ELSE WITH BREAST CANCER AND ON THE ARIMADEX TAKED EVER ONE OF THESE THEY SAY I HAVE TO YAKE ONE... Read moreChevron
posted 08/11/2009, comments (4)|
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Tai

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Retired occupational therapist, musician, gardener, grammy, plus
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Forteo side-effects

I am a 67-year-old woman living with osteoporosis.  I have been using Forteo since Oct. of 2008. My rheumy whom I knew from working together at a hospital and whom I trust said Forteo was the only med that would work.  My thoracic vertebrae were already starting to collapse.  It was a shock because I had been on Fosamax for... Read moreChevron
posted 05/23/2009, comments (16)|
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kathryna

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Forteo Pen

I was curious if anyone had noticed any difference since using the pen.  I have only been on Forteo 4 months.  I started waking up in the middle of the night with intense hip pain.  Have no idea if it has anything to do with using the pen, but my Endo said to simply stop using it for 2 weeks to see if there was any difference. ... Read moreChevron
posted 03/03/2009, comments (6)|
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Eva

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Boniva IV Side Effects

I was recently diagnosed with Osteoporosis.  My Dr. recommended Boniva IV because I cannot take the meds by mouth, due to Acid Reflux Disease.  Had my first injection yesterday.  Ten minutes later, as I was running errands, I suddenly experienced difficulty swallowing.  I drank some water, managed to swallow with great effort,... Read moreChevron
posted 02/07/2009, comments (4)|
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jpassino

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I had Reclasp intervenous.

I had Reclasp infusion on  Feb 2, 2009 and by Wednesday I had a sore throat, nose runny, eyes weepy and could hardly sleep at night. I'm hoping the flu like symptoms will soon go away.  My insurance (MeDicare doesn't cover it all I have to pay an addittional $300.00) I was on the Forteo for 2 years and had no problem... Read moreChevron
posted 02/07/2009, comment (1)|
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