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Anyone else on Fosamax? (Read 789 times)

jb944


Chicago RnR 1/2 Marathon

    posted: 5/14/2008 at 10:38 AM
    modified: 5/14/2008 at 11:06 AM
    BTW - Do you know any good docs in the Naperville area?
    Trent


    Good Bad & The Monkey

      posted: 5/14/2008 at 11:00 AM
      I think Elaine Spirakes in Elmhurst is good. I knew her back in the day.
      jb944


      Chicago RnR 1/2 Marathon

        posted: 5/14/2008 at 11:08 AM
        I just googled her name. Looks like she may be a runner! Smile
        Trent


        Good Bad & The Monkey

          posted: 5/14/2008 at 11:15 AM
          Yes, she is Smile Please send her my regard.
          jb944


          Chicago RnR 1/2 Marathon

            posted: 5/14/2008 at 11:20 AM
            Thanks. I will do that if I end up going to her. Need to do some further checking with insurance and hospital affiliations. And, I typically only go once a year.
            HoosierDaddy


            GreyBeard

              posted: 5/14/2008 at 11:02 PM
              Not trying to be an alarmist but as far as meds for bone density, I believe Fosamax was recently linked to heart problems: http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2008-04-28-fosamax_n.htm There are many other alternatives - may want to talk to doctor about the percentage of women affected and whether there are additional risk factors that contributed to the problems noted in these women

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              skinnycaponesugar

                posted: 5/15/2008 at 6:53 AM
                How about taking some good bacteria like acidophilus bifidus to help your digestive system? it wouldn't hurt

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                jb944


                Chicago RnR 1/2 Marathon

                  posted: 5/15/2008 at 7:37 AM
                  I believe Fosamax was recently linked to heart problems: I've read that - that is one of several reasons I'm not crazy about taking it. How about taking some good bacteria like acidophilus bifidus to help your digestive system? it wouldn't hurt I do that almost every day. But for 3-4 days every week, I also have to increase my fiber (extra flaxseed meal and pears, generally) from my normal 30 g to the 40-50 range!
                  jb944


                  Chicago RnR 1/2 Marathon

                    posted: 7/23/2008 at 6:25 PM
                    Quote from Trent on 5/14/2008 at 10:05 AM:
                    And get a new doc. .
                    Good advice. Thanks, Trent. New doc makes much more sense and disagreed a lot with the old one.
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