Re: Fosamax

From: Bam (dearcounselor_at_comcast.net)
Date: 11/21/04 

Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2004 17:37:04 -0500

Margie, I'm starting Fosamax tomorrow. I had to get through some other
studies before starting it. I showed definitive bone loss between my DEXA
scans.... but I'm celiac AND postmenopausal so I have two risks. From
everything I've read, menopause is a definite hardship on your bones.

I don't like the way you have to dose, but I suppose once a week is better
than having to deal with it daily. I'm prone to GERD as it is.... Let me
know when and if you start it, okay?

"Margie" <nomoremargiesjunk@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:ffo1q0tdhfkes2up40nktso1jmn0re53mh@4ax.com...
> I've been diagnosed with osteopenia (and the L1 vertebra is already
> into the osteoporosis range). I'm trying to decide whether to start
> Fosamax. I'm premenopausal, probably starting to be peri-. My
> doctor says there's no black-and-white answer to this, but my friend
> tells me that during menopause one is especially vulnerable to loss of
> bone. Any personal experiences anyone would care to share? I'm
> inclined to start it. My doc says it's necessary to wait 18 months to
> 2 years between bone density tests to get accurate comparison results,
> and I'm sure that my numbers aren't gonna improve over that time. She
> says the only downside is GI side effects, which can be mitigated if
> you don't lie down after taking the pill (once a week dosing). Thanks
> for any thoughts. I'll be doing my internet research as well, so if
> anyone has any good sites to recommend, I'm interested.
>
> Margie

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