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I Have Been Taking Fosamax For 4 Years & My Lhip Is Worsening. What Kind Of Dr Should I See To Discuss A Different Treatment?

A MyOsteoTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
North Eastham, MA

I have a large hietal hernia in my esophagus that my GI Dr worries is irriitated by the Fosamax.
I also have concern about Osteonecrosis from ongoing dental procedures. My PCP notes that the med
no longer seems effective and would like me to see a specialist for future osteosporosis treatment. What
kind of doctor would be most effective and appropriate for me to see. PCP mentioned endocrinologist but I
am thinking rheumatologist.
Your advice would be much appreciated.

January 8, 2021
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A MyOsteoTeam Member

I was offered drugs for osteoarthritis in my younger years but the side effects scared me.
You know your body . Read about it .ask lots of questions.

January 18, 2021
A MyOsteoTeam Member

I took Fosomax infusions for 1 yr. Took myself off it due to severe joint pain, lack of energy, weight gain. Looking back I was depressed, which totally was not the real me. So great now being off that stuff!

October 18, 2022
A MyOsteoTeam Member

I also have GI problems and tried Fosomax only once because I immediately felt irritation. I once had Barrets Esophagus and it took a long time to get over it and I don't ever want to feel that again. That's why I'm advised to take Reclast but have dental issues and constant side effects and I fear taking Relclast.

January 16, 2021
A MyOsteoTeam Member

That's what I always feared about fosomax.
Did you drink lots of after taking the fosomAx.

January 16, 2021
A MyOsteoTeam Member

Don't have advice. However, thank you for posting. You describe my worse fears of taking these type of drugs. Praying for alternatives.

January 16, 2021

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