Osteoporosis Medication

Ooo that all sounds very painful Marydoll you poor thing. I hope your headache goes soon too. I get lots of headaches so I have no idea if the tablets cause one, but I will take extra note to see if one coincides with taking the tablets in future.

It's pain, isn't it, but no choice in the matter.
I fractured my spine in two places, I've broken my foot and toes umpteen times, but I'm still here!
I'm just feeling a bit fed up about it all, so please just ignore my moaning.
BlueBelle (The real one) I'm not looking for sympathy, but I was sure there would be others, who understood. GN is so good for that. I was right, so thanks all who posted replies.
It's one of those "hidden" disabilities we all talk about.
I have had fantastic care from NHS Scotland and I am so grateful for that, as I know it isn't the same everywhere in the country.

I've been on Alendronic Acid & vit D & calcium tablets for nearly two years now and due a review in November. When I first went on them the Dr said I'd only have to take them for a year, then said carry on for another when I went back. I was hoping to be able stop them soon as my hair seems to be coming out quite a bit more than usual when I wash it now. Will it stop do you think if I can come off the meds? I am worried i will have bald patches soon!

I hate taking the tablets and often forget with all the rules about not taking with certain foods!

Luckygirl I was also nearly put off by the list of bad things going to happen to me but honestly I just felt a bit fluey the next day then absolutely fine it's well worth it They told me they will give me a yearly infusion for three years then retest they told me the vitD and calcium I was taking wouldn't touch the edges
Marydoll I m the original ?
I was told you shouldn't take the oral meds long term only for a few years, 20 sounds very long term My friend was on 10 years and they were horrified when she mentioned it and took her straight off

Lucky consider also taking a Vit K2 supplement.

Here is a summary, but there are other articles on how this helps calcium build new bone

I could not take the alendronic acid - heartburn etc. - so just take calcium and vit D now. I was offered a 6 monthly injection but the side effects list the consultant reeled off was as long as your arm and I didn't fancy any of them for 6 months; so just the calcium etc now. I suppose I ought to ask for a Dexa at some point.

I'm currently having a 2 year break with a DEXA scan due next summer. Hoping I don't have to go back on the risendronate as, like Mary I hated it! I'm also in Scotland but don't need annual scans.

I too am in Scotland. I have it annually, as I have other serious conditions. It used to be every two years, but I have been very unwell in the last few years, so my bone density needs to be monitored more frequently.
I am indeed very fortunate in the care I receive.

You are lucky to have a dexa scan annually! Im told every 5th year

I too have the intavenous infusion once a year, and dont feel any difference after.

Im under NHS scotland if that makes any difference.

They suggested that a few years ago and then decided not to, as density had stabilised and I could have a break after twenty years on it. I hate taking those meds. Out of all the ones I take, that's the worst.
Now it's low again and I'm having a dexa scan annually.
I have the bone clinic next month and will be able to discuss it then. I won't be taking anymore of it!
Thanks for replying,
By the way, which Bluebelle are you? .

Marydoll I was not able to take the oral medication for Oseoperosis so I am sent once a year for three years to the hospital for an infusion straight into my body it takes 15 mins and apart from feeling a bit fluey the next day it was as easy as pie after three years they will do another bone density scan and see if it needs to continue or not

I would pop in and have a word with your local pharmacy ASAP.