Thoughts on Bisphosphonates

**Sangye** · 08-02-2009, 02:37 AM

Jack, I don't think you have other options at this point. I hope it works well for you and if you have side effects, I hope they're minimal.

**jola57** · 08-09-2009, 02:49 AM

Jack, I'm glad you rethunked (is there such a word)and are taking the supplement. As bad as the side effects, you definitely need it. Eating more foods rich in calcium will not help as it is all about absorption into our bodies and the amounts we need simply woul not be enough in the food we eat.

**GeorgiaInOhio** · 08-11-2009, 02:09 PM

Jack, I hope everything goes ok and your side effects are at the bare minimum.

I was immediately put on the fosomax when I left the hospital, was just told I had to take it or my bones would deteriorate. At my appointment with my cardiologist last week, he asked me why they put me on that, and told me to stop taking it. He said there was no reason to take it now, and after 6 months would be the time to re-evaluate it. Now I know why. He did say that the Calcium SUPPLEMENT Im taking, along with Vitamin D would be sufficient enough to make up for the fosomax. He did also say that I would need to keep taking the Supplements because I wouldnt get enough from food. Although he thinks its great i eat alot of plain yogurt and drink milk, because every little bit helps.
So I dont know why they put me on it. I guess protocol from the little medication team, but I didnt need it. I only had been on it 2 weeks, but I do think it was causing alot of my acid reflux and stomach problems, which he said it would. Im glad you posted this sangye, I didnt know this was something else that everyone is just dealing with. Wow, i learn we are all so much alike in so many ways. I love you guys....

i must be getting tired, im getting gushy.

**jola57** · 08-11-2009, 02:23 PM

Georgia the feeling is mutual, we all have this love x-triangle going on

**Sangye** · 08-12-2009, 12:59 AM

I think it's because the deepest connection you can make with others is to feel empathy.

That, and you guys each have a darn good sense of humor.

**Sangye** · 09-05-2009, 09:13 AM

Interesting article about the ongoing court case against Fosamax.

**jola57** · 09-10-2009, 11:41 AM

Interesting, I wonder what the ruling will be. Devil if you don't take it and devil if you do. I have been taking once a week for a year now and have not noticed any changes, but don't know if not taking it would have mattered in my bone density.

**pberggren1** · 09-15-2010, 12:48 PM

Has anyone heard the news today about bisphosphonates?

If I heard it correctly anyone taking them long term, 5 or more years is at risk of getting a leg fracture that is hard to heal. It breaks strangely and wont heal normally.