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- RMJ replied to marion wheaton's topic in Related Issues & Disorders4
Osteoporosis
I’ve been taking oral alendronate for 4 years. I haven’t had any doctors be concerned about it. My dentist recommended against the related iv medications because of potential adverse effects on the bones in the jaw - osteonecrosis. Supposedly rare side effect but he had seen it several times. I originally had the same concern as @trents - slowing res... -
- trents replied to marion wheaton's topic in Related Issues & Disorders4
Osteoporosis
Both are valid concerns IMO. I developed osteopenia from celiac disease and was taking alendronate for a time. Honestly though, I can't remember if it was before diagnosis or after diagnosis of celiac disease. I was diagnosed over twenty years ago. I don't remember having any problems with the med itself but I do remember stopping it because I was concerned... -
- marion wheaton replied to marion wheaton's topic in Related Issues & Disorders4
Osteoporosis
They are concerned about the GI side effects and malabsorption of the medication. -
- trents replied to marion wheaton's topic in Related Issues & Disorders4
Osteoporosis
Welcome to the forum, @marion wheaton! Can you be more specific about why the doctors were concerned about you taking the medication? Was there a connection between their concern and you having celiac disease? -
- marion wheaton posted a topic in Related Issues & Disorders4
Osteoporosis
I'm newly diagnosed with osteoporosis. 2 doctors have recommended I start alendronate (Fosamax). Both doctors expressed concern with the oral medication and at the same time are uncertain about the IV form. Is there any reliable information on celiac disease and the use of alendronate for the treatment of osteoporosis?
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