Re: Chest pain after taking Fosamax

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[ Home ] [ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followups ] [ FAQ ] [ Back to Messages ] Message Posted by H.Woods on November 14, 2000 at 08:40:29: In Reply to: Chest pain after taking Fosamax posted by Craig Allen on October 26, 2000 at 07:25:26: : My wife's doctor has prescribed Fosamax for her and she has tried to take twice now. : Both times she experiences chest pain after 3-4 days. : The first time resulted in an emergency room visit for obvious reasons. : Does anyone have info or know about this?? Yes. I took Fosamax for 3-4 months, making sure to follow the directions specifically, being careful not to lie down for a full hour after taking it. About four months after starting on this drug I developed severe chest spasms and tightness in my chest. I, too, went to the emergency room for obvious reasons, as I had a heart attack 2 years prior due to a genetic problem. All tests done ruled out heart this time. Subsequent tests confirmed GERD and the endoscopy revealed numerous lesions in the upper stomach close to the esophagus. Also, a biopsy revealed possible Barrett's esophagus. My doctor of course had me stop the Fosamax, which I did myself when I first had this attack. I had had an attack, though less severe, a few weeks prior to this major one. I'm now on a strict regimen to control the GERD and spasms. A follow-up endoscopy at Mayo Clinic showed the lesions had healed after four months and treatment. Follow Ups Post a Followup If you post a followup: Please review our message board guidelines. Please keep messages on topic. Advertising messages are not permitted on this board. Please report any violations to webmaster@healthboards.com Name: E-Mail (optional): please note: your e-mail address will be visible for others to see. Subject: Message: (add your reply here) : : My wife's doctor has prescribed Fosamax for her and she has tried to take twice now. : : Both times she experiences chest pain after 3-4 days. : : The first time resulted in an emergency room visit for obvious reasons. : : Does anyone have info or know about this?? : Yes. I took Fosamax for 3-4 months, making sure to follow the directions specifically, being careful not to lie down for a full hour after taking it. About four months after starting on this drug I developed severe chest spasms and tightness in my chest. I, too, went to the emergency room for obvious reasons, as I had a heart attack 2 years prior due to a genetic problem. All tests done ruled out heart this time. Subsequent tests confirmed GERD and the endoscopy revealed numerous lesions in the upper stomach close to the esophagus. Also, a biopsy revealed possible Barrett's esophagus. My doctor of course had me stop the Fosamax, which I did myself when I first had this attack. I had had an attack, though less severe, a few weeks prior to this major one. I'm now on a strict regimen to control the GERD and spasms. A follow-up endoscopy at Mayo Clinic showed the lesions had healed after four months and treatment. Optional Link URL: Link Title: Optional Image URL: Note: The moderator has the right to delete any message deemed inappropiate for this board. Repeat violators of healthboards policy will be permanently barred from the boards. Reminder - No ad messages permitted!

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