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    bowel issues and osteoporosis medication question

    I would be interested to know what you have heard about these medications. While I was on Alendronic acid (5yrs) my bone density improved. I have been off it for 18 months now and it has again decreased. My osteo consultant wants me to go on a newer but similar med. just saw my physio...
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    bowel issues and osteoporosis medication question

    thanks for your response. Yes I have been on calcium and vitamin D for many years now. The alendronite meds kill of the cells that make the bones deteriorate. so that the cells that regenerate bone can be more effective.
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    bowel issues and osteoporosis medication question

    Thank you! very interesting!
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    bowel issues and osteoporosis medication question

    Hello, I had some bowel issues for quite a few years before getting M.E. My GI doc realised I was vitamin D deficient as a result and sent me for a bone scan which revealed osteoporosis. About a month after commencing Alendronic Acid for Osteoporosis I developed M.E. Has anyone else had a...