Osteoporosis - People Who Are Living With Osteoporosis

Tai

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posted 05/23/2009, comments (15)

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 more Chevron

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kathryna

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posted 03/03/2009, comments (6)

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 more Chevron

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posted 02/07/2009, comments (3)

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 more Chevron

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posted 02/07/2009, comment (1)

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 more Chevron

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posted 02/05/2009, comments (8)

Actonel - side effects

My doctor ordered me a bone density screening test and the result came back abnormal. I am 53 years old and I have just been diagnosed with osteoporosis. My doctor recommended my daily calcium with vitaminD of 1200 mg and also gave a sample pill of Actonel which is supposed to be a once a month oral dose. I have experienced all the side effects... Read more Chevron

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