I was treated 5 yrs ago w/ Forteo- did well- and gained bone mass( have a serious case of Osteoporosis- no spinal fractures yet )- went back on fossamax- then
got breast cancer- went on Tamoxifen( that is supposed to help the bones. I was doing well for 4 yrs- and the last 2 yrs i was on Fossamax 70mg only every other week. Now my latest bone test went down 3%- the endocronologist wants me on the medication every week now. I am so discouraged- take 1200 calcium and 1200 vit d- Have trouble w/ dairy products - exercise every day- light weights few times a week. I am afraid to take it every week- haven't heard such good things about it- ( jaw necrosis)- but I am going to a well known Ny city Dr- actually know as one of the best in the country- but I am really scared. Any one else can help or give me some words of encouragement???
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- By arym
- Posted September 17, 2009 at 6:36 pm · 3 replies
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- By pgreene
- Posted September 18, 2009 at 9:23 am
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I took Fosamax for 13 years with improvement in my scores (-2.5 to -1.2). The side effect of jaw necrosis is very, very rare with oral meds - it usually happens to those getting IV meds. I had an impacted wisdom tooth extracted earlier this year with no problems other than severe dry socket and slow healing. I am fine now. If you are not having any side effects from the Fosamax then you might not get any, at least that's what my doctors have told me.
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- By millie123
- Posted September 23, 2009 at 10:26 am
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Sure would like to hear an update from you after your doctor's visit.
- By millie123
- Posted October 7, 2009 at 5:29 pm
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Just a follow up. Wondering how you're doing and what's happening with you?
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