Fosamax and esophagus cancer
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Food and Drug Administration raised concerns about the potential for some serious side effects in women taking bone-building drugs called bisphosphonates, specifically Fosamax, Actonel and Reclast. The published findings are not new.
I took Fosamax for only 7 weeks but am having prolonged diarrhea and esophagus problems. Gas build up is hard to release. Burps are few and far between causing a build up of pressure in the esophagus. I, too, am looking for help and guidance. My doctor has sent me to a GI specialist, but the first appointment I could get is in July.
Hi spitfire...eek I did the same thing after fosamax. My former GP told me I had early bone loss (I cant remember the name she gave it) after a bone scan, then after seeinig my ENT about the issue he told me my esophagus was actually irritated from the med. And of course the "panic" when you feel as if you cant swallow only makes it worse. He looked at me as if I was nuts when I told him I was even on the fosamax, and recommended I stop it altogether.
I believe (now that I look back) my esophagus problems stem from all the pain and anti-inflammatory medications I was given before and after my shoulder surgery July 2011.
If truth be known, I also believe my gall bladder and Barrets symptoms were originally misdiagnosed or missed. Oh well, I now have to play with the hand I have been dealt. As long as I take the Pepcid 40mg and Librax with being very VERY careful what I eat and drink I seem to be doing alright without surgery.
I know that the early hysterectomy has caused my bone issues(been on Fosamax and actually just started Reclast this week -2.7) but I wonder if it is effecting the breast? I went in for my annual mamo last week and have been called back yet again. New spot directly under the nipple, same breast. Sheduled US for next week. So two mamos and 2 call backs...I am nervous..is this common, should I be worried, is this what I have to look forward to every year...
MY FRIEND HAD TO HAVE INVASION DENTAL WORK, BUT WHEN THE DENTIST DISCOVERED THAT SHE WAS ON FOSAMAX AND HAD BEEN FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, HE INSISTED THAT SHE TAKE A HIGHLY SOPHISTICATED BLOOD TEST. SHE HAD DIFFICULTY FINDING A LAB THAT WAS FAMILIAR WITH THE TEST AND ONE THAT PERFORMED THE TEST. THE RESULTS OF THE TEST INDICATED THAT HER JAW BONE WAS NOT SUFFICIENTLY STRONG[?
Fosamax has been linked in long-term users to the development of low-impact femoral fractures. In the event of a fracture fosamax may interfere with remodeling and healing. However, the decision to continue or quit would need to be taken by his treating doctor; keeping in view the initial condition for which it was advised and the risks Vs benefits. You may like to discus in detail with his treating doctor.
Hope this is helpful.
Take care!
Do you mean Fosamax (alendronate)? If you do, its for treating bone problems like Osteoperosis by adding bone mass and slows bone loss. I use it for Osteopenia.
I researched Evista online and found that it is linked to increased risk of ovarian cancer and stroke, in addition to other nasty symptoms I have never experienced (including hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia). I am afraid to take this drug, too, and don't know what to do. Has anyone else been in this situation?
35 years of empty sella, hi prolactin, testosterone injections, osteopenia, broken ribs and recently hip - and now at age 67 two of my children ages 33 and 36 flunk Dexa scans and are prescribed fosamax, which they refuse to take until hyperparathyroid is ruled out. I get labs showing PTHs of 63/(15-65), 51 and 45, with ionized calciums of 5.2, 5.3 and 5.4 on scale 4.5 - 5.6. Three endos and 2 GPs say it's all coincidental. Should we get treatment in Europe?
just had n endoscopy of my esophagus and stomache. The doctor reported:
"Irregular GE Junction was noted in the distal esophagus. Multiple biopsies were obtained and set to pathology. Gastritis was found in the antrum. Biopsies of the antrum and body of the stomache were obtained and sent o pathology. The duodenal bulb was normal in appearance, as was the postbublar duodendum. Normal duodenal folds were noted. Retroflexed views of the cardia revealed no abnormalities.
Ten years ago, I had GERD symptoms everyday for about a month...(no heartburn sensation, but I could feel the acid in my throat, I choked on it at night, acid reflux, and could feel acid vapor in my ears, eyes and mouth day and night). And, for the last two weeks, I've been having the same symptoms.
This time around I'm worried because, two years ago, my father died of Esophageal cancer.
m on pain meds and fosamax. I abused exlax and diuretics for several years, and now I cant go to the bathroom normally and my kidneys have been damaged so much that I have been on dialysis once at my sickest. I suffer severe depression, PTSD, conversion disorder, Complicated grief... I can go on... but I wont. In the last 4 years I have spent most of my time in hospital on a psychiatric ward or in the icu. This March I was diagnosed with Stage 2 Esophageal Adenocarcinoma (now stage 3).
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