Re: Fosamax side effect

In Reply to: Re: Fosamax side effect posted by bjm on September 26, 1999 at 08:03:18:

: : : Anyone else have joint pain and stiffness after starting to take
: : : Fosamax? I started taking a 5 mg. preventive dose and began
: : : having ankle pain two weeks later. Stopped taking it immediately,
: : : but my ankle is still not normal almost two months later.
: : : bjm

: : I did not have that kind of side effect from fosamax.I was on it for almost a month,5mg also,and got burning in my throat.I had taken it correctly with the extra water etc. I have stopped it.Also have been reading some scary stuff that can happen as side effects.
: : Barb.

: I'm sure this new medication is a life-saver for many. However, for those of us needing only
: preventive care because of osteoporosis high risk factors, I'm inclined to think we might be
: wiser choosing something that's more tested. I'm not doing anything now except
: walking more, taking my calcium each day, and vowing to have my next dexascan on
: time in June. Last one showed osteopenia and at this time of my life with my family
: history, I have to pay attention to that.
: Barb, have you chosen another course of action? -bjm

I have severe osteoporosis and really need to take Fosamax. However, I just came from my bonescan and found that it had not improved. I have been on it for 2 years. I am so disappointed. Anybody have any suggestions?