I am a 58-year-old female who had been taking Fosamax and/or Fosamax D since 1997 at the urging of my dr after my bone density test indicated bone less in my right hip. I had no issues with it but grew tired and weary of the weekly ritual and reading about all the lawsuits, although my dentist did tell me that I would encounter problems upon any tooth extraction. I did not ask and did not want to know at the time. I recentlly had a bone density test which indicated I now have Osteopenia and have bone thinning in my spine. I asked the doctor if it would be a good idea to switch to Boniva and he said yes. Well, that was three months ago. Since I started taking Boniva, I have developed joint and muscle pains all over my body -- arms, legs and back. I don't understand and am ready to quit all meds as I feel like a guinea pig. I am 5'3, 112 lbs., exercise and in good health otherwise. I told you what I thought; please tell me what you think!
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I am a 58-year-old female who had been taking Fosamax and/or Fosamax D since 1997 at the urging of my dr after my bone density test indicated bone less in my right hip. I had no issues with it but grew tired and weary of the weekly ritual and reading about all the lawsuits, although my dentist did tell me that I would encounter problems upon any tooth extraction. I did not ask and did not want to know at the time. I recentlly had a bone density test which indicated I now have Osteopenia and have bone thinning in my spine. I asked the doctor if it would be a good idea to switch to Boniva and he said yes. Well, that was three months ago. Since I started taking Boniva, I have developed joint and muscle pains all over my body -- arms, legs and back. I don't understand and am ready to quit all meds as I feel like a guinea pig. I am 5'3, 112 lbs., exercise and in good health otherwise. I told you what I thought; please tell me what you think!
April 12, 2010 - 10:20amThis Comment
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