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Alendronic acid

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Pammie1 Wed 23-Feb-22 16:51:42

Yes. My mum has osteoporosis and has to go to the day ward once a year for a drip infusion of alendronic acid. She hasn’t had a bone scan for about three years and as she’s elderly and a fall risk, I asked our GP about one. I was told it shouldn’t be a problem and to expect an appointment in due course - however long that will be. I don’t think you should be afraid to ask - osteoporosis has a knock on effect on other things so it’s not just a case of long term medication, it needs monitoring.

Ellie Anne Wed 23-Feb-22 16:45:01

I’ve been taking alendronic acid for 7 years after being diagnosed with osteoporosis.
If Covid hadn’t come along I would have seen a dr about it and asked for a bone scan to see if it was working.
However it seems a bit trivial to bother them just now. Anyone else in similar position?