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[lighthouse33]

Yes, I absolutely agree with SjoDry.  I had an allergic reaction to Fosomax.  My doctor told me that it was just how the drug worked and it would subside.  I continued for four months and then quit.  Another doctor later told me it was an allergic reaction.  It was the worst bone pain I'd ever had in my life!

There are other options other than taking these drugs.  I have read several books.  One from a lady whose grandmother and mother both have osteoporosis and she has kept herself from getting it by using supplements, vitamins and exercise etc.  I am taking her approach.  Still waiting to hear back on my latest Bone Density Test.

In my opinion all of these drught ought to be pulled off of the market - Boniva, Fosomax and the like.  They don't work - only strengthen one part of the bone and that leads to fractures because the soft part breaks.  They can cause life long side effects etc. 

My parents and I had a similar conversation regarding these drugs after their diagnoses and they decided not to use them.