In an effort to improve my bone density I am taking Strontium. The instructions on my bottle (Doctor’s Best) say to take it with or without food. The website for another brand says to take it on an empty stomach an hour before a meal – preferably breakfast. Which one is right? —MIKE— In the White Mountains of New Hampshire
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Last September my Oncologist gave me an infusion of Zometa because my bone density test showed I had some bone loss and Osteo. I had terrible side effects from it, joint/bone pain, severe nausea, headaches and gastro problems. I have an ulcer and my stomach is very sensitive to even Tylenol. It seems since I am taking the Arimidex, my Oncologist feels I also need an annual Zometa injection to protect my bones. Does anyone know of any other drug one can take for my bone problem which might have less side effects? I cannot take Fosamax or even the Miacalcin nose drops due to the burning and pain they cause in my stomach. My Onc said giving me the infusion would protect my stomach but it did not. I am due for another infusion this September and would appreciate any information you might have on this subject. He first said he would try something other than Zometa but yesterday he told me he feels the Zometa is the best drug. Any information you can share will be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Bea
Last September my Oncologist gave me an infusion of Zometa because my bone density test showed I had some bone loss and Osteo. I had terrible side effects from it, joint/bone pain, severe nausea, headaches and gastro problems. I have an ulcer and my stomach is very sensitive to even Tylenol. Bea
(snip) I have had monthly infusions of Zometa (4mg) for several months. The first time I had reactions as you described and more. They lasted three days with severity, but it took 10 days for all the reactions to go away. Each time the reaction lessened until now I have no reaction. I read in the manufacturers full writeup that water is important – so I load up on water before the infusion and for at least ten days afterwards. My internist confirmed that water is important – something the onc. did not tell me. Greta – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text –
<< Does anyone know of any other drug one can take for my bone problem which might have less side effects? <BR<BR The side effects lessen with subsequent treatments.
I have zometa infusions together with herceptin every 3 weeks and suffer nothing but lethagy and a few sore muscles. Herceptin is disolving all my stars away and has removed my fingerprints since my immune system now attacks anything the herceptin clings to. I recommend that everyone get a herceptin test from your pathologists samples and go for it – if you want to be cured that is….
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Last September my Oncologist gave me an infusion of Zometa because my bone density test showed I had some bone loss and Osteo. I had terrible side effects from it, joint/bone pain, severe nausea, headaches and gastro problems. I have an ulcer and my stomach is very sensitive to even Tylenol. It seems since I am taking the Arimidex, my Oncologist feels I also need an annual Zometa injection to protect my bones. Does anyone know of any other drug one can take for my bone problem which might have less side effects? I cannot take Fosamax or even the Miacalcin nose drops due to the burning and pain they cause in my stomach. My Onc said giving me the infusion would protect my stomach but it did not. I am due for another infusion this September and would appreciate any information you might have on this subject. He first said he would try something other than Zometa but yesterday he told me he feels the Zometa is the best drug. Any information you can share will be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Bea
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Last September my Oncologist gave me an infusion of Zometa because my bone density test showed I had some bone loss and Osteo. I had terrible side effects from it, joint/bone pain, severe nausea, headaches and gastro problems. I have an ulcer and my stomach is very sensitive to even Tylenol. It seems since I am taking the Arimidex, my Oncologist feels I also need an annual Zometa injection to protect my bones. Does anyone know of any other drug one can take for my bone problem which might have less side effects? I cannot take Fosamax or even the Miacalcin nose drops due to the burning and pain they cause in my stomach. My Onc said giving me the infusion would protect my stomach but it did not. I am due for another infusion this September and would appreciate any information you might have on this subject. He first said he would try something other than Zometa but yesterday he told me he feels the Zometa is the best drug. Any information you can share will be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Bea
as greta said – LOTS of water and any medication for pain that you can tolerate. it does get better with time. my discomfort usually only lasts a week or so. zometa has helped me enourmously, and i know of no other drug that is as effective. good luck. 
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Greetings Kam, I haven’t seen anyone mention it yet so if you can get a copy, read "Bone Loading, Exercises for Osteoporosis" by Ariel Simkin and Judith Ayalon. ISBN 1-85375-211-8 Along with the exercises there is a section which goes into detail about the condition including medications, diet and supplements. Citations are in the back of the book. Summary: exercises which stress the bones (compression, tension, bending and twisting) help but bone loss will occur again if physical activity isn’t maintained. It was originally publishing in 1990 and updated/reprinted in 1997 so is a little out of date. — Luke
Hey Luke – how’s it going – hope the answer is well. Haven’t heard from you in ages. I’ve been very scant around here myself due to my last job wringing every once of energy I had outta me. But I got another offer and jumped ship – so far so good. Anyway, just to support the summary you posted, and again based on my Tai Chi lessons, there are different types of Tai Chi or Chi Gung exercises that specifically incorporate various degrees of twisting, bending, tension and compression precisely for the reason to strengthen the bones. I always love it when science validates these "alternative" approaches to health and well being. Take Care Jeff
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Greetings Kam, I haven’t seen anyone mention it yet so if you can get a copy, read "Bone Loading, Exercises for Osteoporosis" by Ariel Simkin and Judith Ayalon. ISBN 1-85375-211-8 Along with the exercises there is a section which goes into detail about the condition including medications, diet and supplements. Citations are in the back of the book. Summary: exercises which stress the bones (compression, tension, bending and twisting) help but bone loss will occur again if physical activity isn’t maintained. It was originally publishing in 1990 and updated/reprinted in 1997 so is a little out of date. — Luke
Thank you. I was very lucky to have had the opportuntiy to have studied with Master Lee. He was a rare and amazing teacher. There are other stories to be told about him. Mostly he just had this amazing persona. He was always smiling. He was the only Tai Chi Grandmaster I have ever known, or even heard of. He taught a rare form called Wai Hu Tai Chi which means Beautiful Mountain, but otherwise known as Lui Ho Ba Fa (sp) or Six combination eight method boxing. It was a form with over 100 moves. To watch him perform was mesmerizing, his eyes literally sparkled. Here’s another little story… In the summer we used to practice in the Boston Public Gardens starting around 8am. One day we were practicing and a couple VERY unsavory characters happened to come along. They started waving their arms around and making fun of our movements. Master Lee turned around and shot them a glance. I couldn’t really see because he then had his back to us. But all of a sudden our 2 friends got very quite, put their hands down, and walked hurriedly away. I just remember being somewhat dumb struck and thinking "wow, what just happened?" A bit of a shiver went through me at the time, and even now thinking about it, because I knew I had witnessed something quite unusual. There really seemed to be some kind of bolt of energy in the way the 2 characters reacted with such a quick change in their demeanor and hustled outta there. But Master Lee was always the sweetest guy in class, except of course when he laughed at us when we were sweating in agony with some of the exercises he had us doing. He would point his finger at us and laugh "ha, ha, no pain no gain", he liked to say. 
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – A delightful contribution, Jeff. Thanks. 20 years ago I took some Tai Chi classes with an 80 year old Tai Chi master. He used to say that Tai Chi made your bones heavier. It was kind of weird because we have always been taught to exercise to make your muscles bigger. But in Tai Chi they were more interested in making your bones stronger – quite a different orientation. But at 80 yrs old Master Lee would have you feel the dead weight of his arm, which certainly didn’t have a lot of muscle or even appear to be that bulky, but his arm felt like a lead weight. It was really astonishing. Now 20 years after that I have recently read that they have done studies on a number of different forms of exercise and have proven that weight bearing exercises actually do increase done density. Well, of course, my Tai Chi teacher knew this but now science has proven it – for those of you who need a scientific study. But my teacher was living proof to me so many years ago… So just taking a supplement is only half the battle. Again, to use Tai Chi as an example, they understood that gravity is actually an important force that can be used to strengthen the bones and that you have to pit your weight against the opposing force which creates circuits of energy. Now we know scientifically that there are currents of energy that help bind the calcium to the bones. You can take calcium all day long but you need to exert forces on your bones or they will not increase but actually decrease. Another good example can be demonstrated is when astronauts go into space, they have clearly shown that they loose bone mass. This is because of the lack of gravity or lack of having that opposing force. Walking or going up stairs is a good way to help utilize these principles. Actually in the study I mentioned earlier they concluded that weight lifting and gardening (of all things) where the only 2 exercises they showed that increased bone density (I don’t think they studied Tai Chi though). So they moral of the story is that you need to get exercise in order for your body to strengthen the bones – no bones about it. Regards, Jeff I would stick with taking a calcium supplement along with the fosomax. Make sure your taking a high quality calcium supplement.Exercise is a big factor also, Fear of Osteoporosis is one of the reasons why I chose weight baring exercises . I picked up my first set of weights at age 30. I am 27, male and have UC. I have been on Pred in the past for about 9 months and again this year for 6 months. I had a bone scan a few weeks ago and I have just been told I now have osteoporosis. I am gutted and quite depressed about this as I felt sure I would be OK as I was always on calcium supplements… I dont fully understand the diagnosis, the results say my bones are 2.5 deviations below standard bone mass for 30yr old male. What does this mean? Also, I have been put on a weekly tablet called Fosamax (Alendronate) 70mg. Do I need to take this forever? Should I continue with the calcium tablets too? My GI nurse seemed clueless about all these questions. Thanks. Kam.
A delightful contribution, Jeff. Thanks. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – 20 years ago I took some Tai Chi classes with an 80 year old Tai Chi master. He used to say that Tai Chi made your bones heavier. It was kind of weird because we have always been taught to exercise to make your muscles bigger. But in Tai Chi they were more interested in making your bones stronger – quite a different orientation. But at 80 yrs old Master Lee would have you feel the dead weight of his arm, which certainly didn’t have a lot of muscle or even appear to be that bulky, but his arm felt like a lead weight. It was really astonishing. Now 20 years after that I have recently read that they have done studies on a number of different forms of exercise and have proven that weight bearing exercises actually do increase done density. Well, of course, my Tai Chi teacher knew this but now science has proven it – for those of you who need a scientific study. But my teacher was living proof to me so many years ago… So just taking a supplement is only half the battle. Again, to use Tai Chi as an example, they understood that gravity is actually an important force that can be used to strengthen the bones and that you have to pit your weight against the opposing force which creates circuits of energy. Now we know scientifically that there are currents of energy that help bind the calcium to the bones. You can take calcium all day long but you need to exert forces on your bones or they will not increase but actually decrease. Another good example can be demonstrated is when astronauts go into space, they have clearly shown that they loose bone mass. This is because of the lack of gravity or lack of having that opposing force. Walking or going up stairs is a good way to help utilize these principles. Actually in the study I mentioned earlier they concluded that weight lifting and gardening (of all things) where the only 2 exercises they showed that increased bone density (I don’t think they studied Tai Chi though). So they moral of the story is that you need to get exercise in order for your body to strengthen the bones – no bones about it. Regards, Jeff I would stick with taking a calcium supplement along with the fosomax. Make sure your taking a high quality calcium supplement.Exercise is a big factor also, Fear of Osteoporosis is one of the reasons why I chose weight baring exercises . I picked up my first set of weights at age 30. I am 27, male and have UC. I have been on Pred in the past for about 9 months and again this year for 6 months. I had a bone scan a few weeks ago and I have just been told I now have osteoporosis. I am gutted and quite depressed about this as I felt sure I would be OK as I was always on calcium supplements… I dont fully understand the diagnosis, the results say my bones are 2.5 deviations below standard bone mass for 30yr old male. What does this mean? Also, I have been put on a weekly tablet called Fosamax (Alendronate) 70mg. Do I need to take this forever? Should I continue with the calcium tablets too? My GI nurse seemed clueless about all these questions. Thanks. Kam.
20 years ago I took some Tai Chi classes with an 80 year old Tai Chi master. He used to say that Tai Chi made your bones heavier. It was kind of weird because we have always been taught to exercise to make your muscles bigger. But in Tai Chi they were more interested in making your bones stronger – quite a different orientation. But at 80 yrs old Master Lee would have you feel the dead weight of his arm, which certainly didn’t have a lot of muscle or even appear to be that bulky, but his arm felt like a lead weight. It was really astonishing. Now 20 years after that I have recently read that they have done studies on a number of different forms of exercise and have proven that weight bearing exercises actually do increase done density. Well, of course, my Tai Chi teacher knew this but now science has proven it – for those of you who need a scientific study. But my teacher was living proof to me so many years ago… So just taking a supplement is only half the battle. Again, to use Tai Chi as an example, they understood that gravity is actually an important force that can be used to strengthen the bones and that you have to pit your weight against the opposing force which creates circuits of energy. Now we know scientifically that there are currents of energy that help bind the calcium to the bones. You can take calcium all day long but you need to exert forces on your bones or they will not increase but actually decrease. Another good example can be demonstrated is when astronauts go into space, they have clearly shown that they loose bone mass. This is because of the lack of gravity or lack of having that opposing force. Walking or going up stairs is a good way to help utilize these principles. Actually in the study I mentioned earlier they concluded that weight lifting and gardening (of all things) where the only 2 exercises they showed that increased bone density (I don’t think they studied Tai Chi though). So they moral of the story is that you need to get exercise in order for your body to strengthen the bones – no bones about it. Regards, Jeff
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I would stick with taking a calcium supplement along with the fosomax. Make sure your taking a high quality calcium supplement.Exercise is a big factor also, Fear of Osteoporosis is one of the reasons why I chose weight baring exercises . I picked up my first set of weights at age 30. I am 27, male and have UC. I have been on Pred in the past for about 9 months and again this year for 6 months. I had a bone scan a few weeks ago and I have just been told I now have osteoporosis. I am gutted and quite depressed about this as I felt sure I would be OK as I was always on calcium supplements… I dont fully understand the diagnosis, the results say my bones are 2.5 deviations below standard bone mass for 30yr old male. What does this mean? Also, I have been put on a weekly tablet called Fosamax (Alendronate) 70mg. Do I need to take this forever? Should I continue with the calcium tablets too? My GI nurse seemed clueless about all these questions. Thanks. Kam.
With my disease under control and plenty of exercise and calcium my bone density has increased. You can get your bone density back again. It’s not perfect but it’s much better. I lost .75" and believe me I don’t have that height to lose! Debs – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Thanks for all your helpful comments. D.S.M: Wow, im shocked that you lost 2.5" in height. Is this because of the continued use of Pred or would it have happened anyway?? Im confused in that I know I have osteoporosis due to being on Pred in the past, but now that I am off it – will my bones stop becoming less dense as time goes by? Or is it the case that now I have osteoporosis, it is a slippery slope to the condition worsening, whether I am on Pred or not? Thanks again! Kam Bone is always being broken down and built up. Fosamax down-regulates the breaking down and up-regulates the building up resulting in more dense bones. You NEED to take calcium at the same time so there will be calcium available to be built into the new bone. Debs I am 27, male and have UC. I have been on Pred in the past for about 9 months and again this year for 6 months. I had a bone scan a few weeks ago and I have just been told I now have osteoporosis. I am gutted and quite depressed about this as I felt sure I would be OK as I was always on calcium supplements… I dont fully understand the diagnosis, the results say my bones are 2.5 deviations below standard bone mass for 30yr old male. What does this mean? Also, I have been put on a weekly tablet called Fosamax (Alendronate) 70mg. Do I need to take this forever? Should I continue with the calcium tablets too? My GI nurse seemed clueless about all these questions. Thanks. Kam. hi kam so sorry abuot the osteo… you MUST take calcium supplements for the fosamax to do anything…fosamax doesnt do anything alone…so take the calcium…i was told to take the ones that have vitamin D in them as well…u can find them anywhere including walmart..very inexpensive..and chewables or chocolates if u prefer…but take them daily… and if you have more questions…sounds like u would have to ask the gi him/herself…my gi doesnt even have a nurse..he has two secretaries..and they are very nice people but i would never ask them anything to do with medication. the other people u can always ask questions of is the pharmacist..they know all this stuff..and then some..and often they are more on top of stuff than the doctors who obviously if they are good docs will look stuff up for you..but the pharmacists seem to have this right in front of them all the time.. good luck…osteo can be reversed…annie — remove YOURFOOT before responding
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Thanks for all your helpful comments. D.S.M: Wow, im shocked that you lost 2.5" in height. Is this because of the continued use of Pred or would it have happened anyway?? Im confused in that I know I have osteoporosis due to being on Pred in the past, but now that I am off it – will my bones stop becoming less dense as time goes by? Or is it the case that now I have osteoporosis, it is a slippery slope to the condition worsening, whether I am on Pred or not? Thanks again! Kam
Bone is always being broken down and built up. Fosamax down-regulates the breaking down and up-regulates the building up resulting in more dense bones. You NEED to take calcium at the same time so there will be calcium available to be built into the new bone. Debs
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I am 27, male and have UC. I have been on Pred in the past for about 9 months and again this year for 6 months. I had a bone scan a few weeks ago and I have just been told I now have osteoporosis. I am gutted and quite depressed about this as I felt sure I would be OK as I was always on calcium supplements… I dont fully understand the diagnosis, the results say my bones are 2.5 deviations below standard bone mass for 30yr old male. What does this mean? Also, I have been put on a weekly tablet called Fosamax (Alendronate) 70mg. Do I need to take this forever? Should I continue with the calcium tablets too? My GI nurse seemed clueless about all these questions. Thanks. Kam. hi kam so sorry abuot the osteo… you MUST take calcium supplements for the fosamax to do anything…fosamax doesnt do anything alone…so take the calcium…i was told to take the ones that have vitamin D in them as well…u can find them anywhere including walmart..very inexpensive..and chewables or chocolates if u prefer…but take them daily… and if you have more questions…sounds like u would have to ask the gi him/herself…my gi doesnt even have a nurse..he has two secretaries..and they are very nice people but i would never ask them anything to do with medication. the other people u can always ask questions of is the pharmacist..they know all this stuff..and then some..and often they are more on top of stuff than the doctors who obviously if they are good docs will look stuff up for you..but the pharmacists seem to have this right in front of them all the time.. good luck…osteo can be reversed…annie — remove YOURFOOT before responding
Bone is always being broken down and built up. Fosamax down-regulates the breaking down and up-regulates the building up resulting in more dense bones. You NEED to take calcium at the same time so there will be calcium available to be built into the new bone. Debs – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I am 27, male and have UC. I have been on Pred in the past for about 9 months and again this year for 6 months. I had a bone scan a few weeks ago and I have just been told I now have osteoporosis. I am gutted and quite depressed about this as I felt sure I would be OK as I was always on calcium supplements… I dont fully understand the diagnosis, the results say my bones are 2.5 deviations below standard bone mass for 30yr old male. What does this mean? Also, I have been put on a weekly tablet called Fosamax (Alendronate) 70mg. Do I need to take this forever? Should I continue with the calcium tablets too? My GI nurse seemed clueless about all these questions. Thanks. Kam. hi kam so sorry abuot the osteo… you MUST take calcium supplements for the fosamax to do anything…fosamax doesnt do anything alone…so take the calcium…i was told to take the ones that have vitamin D in them as well…u can find them anywhere including walmart..very inexpensive..and chewables or chocolates if u prefer…but take them daily… and if you have more questions…sounds like u would have to ask the gi him/herself…my gi doesnt even have a nurse..he has two secretaries..and they are very nice people but i would never ask them anything to do with medication. the other people u can always ask questions of is the pharmacist..they know all this stuff..and then some..and often they are more on top of stuff than the doctors who obviously if they are good docs will look stuff up for you..but the pharmacists seem to have this right in front of them all the time.. good luck…osteo can be reversed…annie
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I am 27, male and have UC. I have been on Pred in the past for about 9 months and again this year for 6 months. I had a bone scan a few weeks ago and I have just been told I now have osteoporosis. I am gutted and quite depressed about this as I felt sure I would be OK as I was always on calcium supplements… I dont fully understand the diagnosis, the results say my bones are 2.5 deviations below standard bone mass for 30yr old male. What does this mean? Also, I have been put on a weekly tablet called Fosamax (Alendronate) 70mg. Do I need to take this forever? Should I continue with the calcium tablets too? My GI nurse seemed clueless about all these questions. Thanks. Kam.
hi kam so sorry abuot the osteo… you MUST take calcium supplements for the fosamax to do anything…fosamax doesnt do anything alone…so take the calcium…i was told to take the ones that have vitamin D in them as well…u can find them anywhere including walmart..very inexpensive..and chewables or chocolates if u prefer…but take them daily… and if you have more questions…sounds like u would have to ask the gi him/herself…my gi doesnt even have a nurse..he has two secretaries..and they are very nice people but i would never ask them anything to do with medication. the other people u can always ask questions of is the pharmacist..they know all this stuff..and then some..and often they are more on top of stuff than the doctors who obviously if they are good docs will look stuff up for you..but the pharmacists seem to have this right in front of them all the time.. good luck…osteo can be reversed…annie
Thanks for posting this very informative article, Wayne Take care, Amy.
Hi Kam, I am sorry to hear of your dx of osteoporosis. Fosomax is a drug designed to rebuild bone structure. My guess is that calcium will help you continue to do this. However, you should check with your GI. If your nurse does not know the answer, then ask that the GI please call you so you can ask him questions directly. Be specific that you want to speak to him in case the answers elicit more questions that she can not answer you want the doctor on the phone so there are no more delays in answers. Good luck! mgbio – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I am 27, male and have UC. I have been on Pred in the past for about 9 months and again this year for 6 months. I had a bone scan a few weeks ago and I have just been told I now have osteoporosis. I am gutted and quite depressed about this as I felt sure I would be OK as I was always on calcium supplements… I dont fully understand the diagnosis, the results say my bones are 2.5 deviations below standard bone mass for 30yr old male. What does this mean? Also, I have been put on a weekly tablet called Fosamax (Alendronate) 70mg. Do I need to take this forever? Should I continue with the calcium tablets too? My GI nurse seemed clueless about all these questions. Thanks. Kam.
I had a bone scan a few weeks ago and I have just been told I now have osteoporosis. I am gutted and quite depressed about this as I felt sure I would be OK as I was always on calcium supplements…
Here’s a recent article on new advances against osteoporosis, from The Wall Street Journal. THE INFORMED PATIENT By LAURA LANDRO Help Is on the Way For Your Skeleton Coming Drugs and Treatments For Osteoporosis Rebuild Bones Instead of Just Slowing Loss July
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Dear Anna. I have been having hot flashes since I was 35 and I will be 44 the end of July. I have no problems with skin or hair but am allergic to many things and I have horrid, according to DH, PMS so all I can tell you is that it is just another condition and not all that scary once you adjust to it, Good luck, Lee
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi Everyone, just thought I’d update you. Went to see my doctor yesterday and he went through my medical notes with me. Seems the other doctor somewhat neglected me – wasn’t putting all the pieces together and hadn’t even noted that I was getting support from the community Occupational Therapist and Home-care team (for various neurological problems and specific learning difficulties)! I’d been told there was nothing unusual in my blood test results, but that didn’t turn out to be strictly true. My thyroid function is fine and I’m definitely not diabetic – in fact, my "insulin resistance" seems to have totally vanished, which is a great NSV regards my new healthier diet ;o) ["Insulin Resistance" is about your body poorly handling sugars and causing peaks and troughs in your blood sugar levels. It's also known as "Pre-diabetic Syndrome" because people with it have a high chance of Type II diabetes later in life. Among the causes poor diet and irregular eating habits are probably no.1 - sufferers need to eat a diet with plenty of fibre, plenty of protein and reduced amounts of sugars and unhealthy fats. Nuts have also been shown to help and I try to eat nuts very regularly now.] Unfortunately, my reproductive hormone levels are down, showing that I’m likely to go into menopause young (I’m currently 37). As I don’t want any more children, the biggest problem with this is an increased risk of osteoporosis, so my doctor is *very* encouraging of my attempts to get fitter and stronger. I’m not worried from a psychological POV – I know some women feel less feminine or whatever once they hit menopause, but my main concerns are the physical ones, particularly if I hit menopause in my early 40s. I definitely want to avoid HRT if I possibly can. The pre-menopause symptoms could account for many of my symptoms (dry skin and hair, tiredness, missed periods, heavy periods etc.). I’m also showing reduced levels of certain white cells, indicative of allergies (no news there – I’m a very allergic person and have to take steroid inhalers constantly, just to function). My doctor pointed out that allergies can make you feel tired and worn-out because your body is having to fight all the time, and it can also make you more susceptible to minor viral infections, yeast infections etc. And finally, he pointed out that on a scale of stress, my life comes out at about the same as a Gulf War pilot. The only stressful thing that hasn’t happened to me recently is that I’m not getting divorced! (although maybe I should check with my husband about that one! ;oP ) So, basically there are a few minor, physical "niggles" going on with me and a heck of a lot of psychological/emotional things going on. My doctor’s going to have a chat with my OT, who does psychological care as well as the practical stuff, and see if we can’t arrange some counselling to get me over this rough patch. In the meantime, he says to keep up the WW and exercise plan because that’s going to be the most positive thing I can do for myself at the moment. P.S. He says my varicose vein is actually a torn calf muscle with a varicose vein on top, hence the severe pain I’ve been experiencing. But he says its almost healed and told me that being fitter will prevent such injuries in the future – I can’t believe how easily I injured myself. I was only doing the warm-up routine 
( — Anna Hayward, Email: alienvisitorATratbagDOTdemonDOTcoDOTuk started 176/now 158.5/goal 142 Started WW (online) 21/03/03 at 176 lbs 10% Goal: 158 lbs (achieved 16 May 2003) IFFC goal: 155 lbs IFFC (Independence from Food Challenge): http://www.ratbag.demon.co.uk/anna/IFFC/
Hey Anna! Congratulations on finding a good doctor first of all. And also, on getting rid of your insulin resistance (no doubt in part to your weight loss and healthy diet!) I wish you the best in getting through this calf tear… -Susie – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi Everyone, just thought I’d update you. Went to see my doctor yesterday and he went through my medical notes with me. Seems the other doctor somewhat neglected me – wasn’t putting all the pieces together and hadn’t even noted that I was getting support from the community Occupational Therapist and Home-care team (for various neurological problems and specific learning difficulties)! I’d been told there was nothing unusual in my blood test results, but that didn’t turn out to be strictly true. My thyroid function is fine and I’m definitely not diabetic – in fact, my "insulin resistance" seems to have totally vanished, which is a great NSV regards my new healthier diet ;o) ["Insulin Resistance" is about your body poorly handling sugars and causing peaks and troughs in your blood sugar levels. It's also known as "Pre-diabetic Syndrome" because people with it have a high chance of Type II diabetes later in life. Among the causes poor diet and irregular eating habits are probably no.1 - sufferers need to eat a diet with plenty of fibre, plenty of protein and reduced amounts of sugars and unhealthy fats. Nuts have also been shown to help and I try to eat nuts very regularly now.] Unfortunately, my reproductive hormone levels are down, showing that I’m likely to go into menopause young (I’m currently 37). As I don’t want any more children, the biggest problem with this is an increased risk of osteoporosis, so my doctor is *very* encouraging of my attempts to get fitter and stronger. I’m not worried from a psychological POV – I know some women feel less feminine or whatever once they hit menopause, but my main concerns are the physical ones, particularly if I hit menopause in my early 40s. I definitely want to avoid HRT if I possibly can. The pre-menopause symptoms could account for many of my symptoms (dry skin and hair, tiredness, missed periods, heavy periods etc.). I’m also showing reduced levels of certain white cells, indicative of allergies (no news there – I’m a very allergic person and have to take steroid inhalers constantly, just to function). My doctor pointed out that allergies can make you feel tired and worn-out because your body is having to fight all the time, and it can also make you more susceptible to minor viral infections, yeast infections etc. And finally, he pointed out that on a scale of stress, my life comes out at about the same as a Gulf War pilot. The only stressful thing that hasn’t happened to me recently is that I’m not getting divorced! (although maybe I should check with my husband about that one! ;oP ) So, basically there are a few minor, physical "niggles" going on with me and a heck of a lot of psychological/emotional things going on. My doctor’s going to have a chat with my OT, who does psychological care as well as the practical stuff, and see if we can’t arrange some counselling to get me over this rough patch. In the meantime, he says to keep up the WW and exercise plan because that’s going to be the most positive thing I can do for myself at the moment. P.S. He says my varicose vein is actually a torn calf muscle with a varicose vein on top, hence the severe pain I’ve been experiencing. But he says its almost healed and told me that being fitter will prevent such injuries in the future – I can’t believe how easily I injured myself. I was only doing the warm-up routine ( — Anna Hayward, Email: alienvisitorATratbagDOTdemonDOTcoDOTuk started 176/now 158.5/goal 142 Started WW (online) 21/03/03 at 176 lbs 10% Goal: 158 lbs (achieved 16 May 2003) IFFC goal: 155 lbs IFFC (Independence from Food Challenge): http://www.ratbag.demon.co.uk/anna/IFFC/
Anna, I’m glad to hear you have a partial explanation for some of your problems, also that it doesn’t seem serious. Hopefully continued healthy eating and exercise will help. — SuzyQ Weight 126.4 WW Lifetime Membership Feb 03 SSC http://www.chiefimaging.com/asdww/index.htm
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi Everyone, just thought I’d update you. Went to see my doctor yesterday and he went through my medical notes with me. Seems the other doctor somewhat neglected me – wasn’t putting all the pieces together and hadn’t even noted that I was getting support from the community Occupational Therapist and Home-care team (for various neurological problems and specific learning difficulties)! I’d been told there was nothing unusual in my blood test results, but that didn’t turn out to be strictly true. My thyroid function is fine and I’m definitely not diabetic – in fact, my "insulin resistance" seems to have totally vanished, which is a great NSV regards my new healthier diet ;o) ["Insulin Resistance" is about your body poorly handling sugars and causing peaks and troughs in your blood sugar levels. It's also known as "Pre-diabetic Syndrome" because people with it have a high chance of Type II diabetes later in life. Among the causes poor diet and irregular eating habits are probably no.1 - sufferers need to eat a diet with plenty of fibre, plenty of protein and reduced amounts of sugars and unhealthy fats. Nuts have also been shown to help and I try to eat nuts very regularly now.] Unfortunately, my reproductive hormone levels are down, showing that I’m likely to go into menopause young (I’m currently 37). As I don’t want any more children, the biggest problem with this is an increased risk of osteoporosis, so my doctor is *very* encouraging of my attempts to get fitter and stronger. I’m not worried from a psychological POV – I know some women feel less feminine or whatever once they hit menopause, but my main concerns are the physical ones, particularly if I hit menopause in my early 40s. I definitely want to avoid HRT if I possibly can. The pre-menopause symptoms could account for many of my symptoms (dry skin and hair, tiredness, missed periods, heavy periods etc.). I’m also showing reduced levels of certain white cells, indicative of allergies (no news there – I’m a very allergic person and have to take steroid inhalers constantly, just to function). My doctor pointed out that allergies can make you feel tired and worn-out because your body is having to fight all the time, and it can also make you more susceptible to minor viral infections, yeast infections etc. And finally, he pointed out that on a scale of stress, my life comes out at about the same as a Gulf War pilot. The only stressful thing that hasn’t happened to me recently is that I’m not getting divorced! (although maybe I should check with my husband about that one! ;oP ) So, basically there are a few minor, physical "niggles" going on with me and a heck of a lot of psychological/emotional things going on. My doctor’s going to have a chat with my OT, who does psychological care as well as the practical stuff, and see if we can’t arrange some counselling to get me over this rough patch. In the meantime, he says to keep up the WW and exercise plan because that’s going to be the most positive thing I can do for myself at the moment. P.S. He says my varicose vein is actually a torn calf muscle with a varicose vein on top, hence the severe pain I’ve been experiencing. But he says its almost healed and told me that being fitter will prevent such injuries in the future – I can’t believe how easily I injured myself. I was only doing the warm-up routine ( — Anna Hayward, Email: alienvisitorATratbagDOTdemonDOTcoDOTuk started 176/now 158.5/goal 142 Started WW (online) 21/03/03 at 176 lbs 10% Goal: 158 lbs (achieved 16 May 2003) IFFC goal: 155 lbs IFFC (Independence from Food Challenge): http://www.ratbag.demon.co.uk/anna/IFFC/
Boy, that sounds like a very positive diagnosis! It should relieve your worries a lot and let you get on with life Wish you luck. Elaine K 331.4/186.6/179 – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi Everyone, just thought I’d update you. Went to see my doctor yesterday and he went through my medical notes with me. Seems the other doctor somewhat neglected me – wasn’t putting all the pieces together and hadn’t even noted that I was getting support from the community Occupational Therapist and Home-care team (for various neurological problems and specific learning difficulties)! I’d been told there was nothing unusual in my blood test results, but that didn’t turn out to be strictly true. My thyroid function is fine and I’m definitely not diabetic – in fact, my "insulin resistance" seems to have totally vanished, which is a great NSV regards my new healthier diet ;o) ["Insulin Resistance" is about your body poorly handling sugars and causing peaks and troughs in your blood sugar levels. It's also known as "Pre-diabetic Syndrome" because people with it have a high chance of Type II diabetes later in life. Among the causes poor diet and irregular eating habits are probably no.1 - sufferers need to eat a diet with plenty of fibre, plenty of protein and reduced amounts of sugars and unhealthy fats. Nuts have also been shown to help and I try to eat nuts very regularly now.] Unfortunately, my reproductive hormone levels are down, showing that I’m likely to go into menopause young (I’m currently 37). As I don’t want any more children, the biggest problem with this is an increased risk of osteoporosis, so my doctor is *very* encouraging of my attempts to get fitter and stronger. I’m not worried from a psychological POV – I know some women feel less feminine or whatever once they hit menopause, but my main concerns are the physical ones, particularly if I hit menopause in my early 40s. I definitely want to avoid HRT if I possibly can. The pre-menopause symptoms could account for many of my symptoms (dry skin and hair, tiredness, missed periods, heavy periods etc.). I’m also showing reduced levels of certain white cells, indicative of allergies (no news there – I’m a very allergic person and have to take steroid inhalers constantly, just to function). My doctor pointed out that allergies can make you feel tired and worn-out because your body is having to fight all the time, and it can also make you more susceptible to minor viral infections, yeast infections etc. And finally, he pointed out that on a scale of stress, my life comes out at about the same as a Gulf War pilot. The only stressful thing that hasn’t happened to me recently is that I’m not getting divorced! (although maybe I should check with my husband about that one! ;oP ) So, basically there are a few minor, physical "niggles" going on with me and a heck of a lot of psychological/emotional things going on. My doctor’s going to have a chat with my OT, who does psychological care as well as the practical stuff, and see if we can’t arrange some counselling to get me over this rough patch. In the meantime, he says to keep up the WW and exercise plan because that’s going to be the most positive thing I can do for myself at the moment. P.S. He says my varicose vein is actually a torn calf muscle with a varicose vein on top, hence the severe pain I’ve been experiencing. But he says its almost healed and told me that being fitter will prevent such injuries in the future – I can’t believe how easily I injured myself. I was only doing the warm-up routine ( — Anna Hayward, Email: alienvisitorATratbagDOTdemonDOTcoDOTuk started 176/now 158.5/goal 142 Started WW (online) 21/03/03 at 176 lbs 10% Goal: 158 lbs (achieved 16 May 2003) IFFC goal: 155 lbs IFFC (Independence from Food Challenge): http://www.ratbag.demon.co.uk/anna/IFFC/
Well I ‘m glad this doctor took the time to go through all the results and it looks like he is really a big help. Good luck, Anna, and don’t forget we ‘re here for you when you need to talk… — Nathalie from Belgium 134.1/110.1/minigoal 109.1 Goal 68 Kg 295.6/242.7/minigoal 240.5/Goal 150 pounds IFFC 245.9/242.7/234
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi Everyone, just thought I’d update you. Went to see my doctor yesterday and he went through my medical notes with me. Seems the other doctor somewhat neglected me – wasn’t putting all the pieces together and hadn’t even noted that I was getting support from the community Occupational Therapist and Home-care team (for various neurological problems and specific learning difficulties)! I’d been told there was nothing unusual in my blood test results, but that didn’t turn out to be strictly true. My thyroid function is fine and I’m definitely not diabetic – in fact, my "insulin resistance" seems to have totally vanished, which is a great NSV regards my new healthier diet ;o) ["Insulin Resistance" is about your body poorly handling sugars and causing peaks and troughs in your blood sugar levels. It's also known as "Pre-diabetic Syndrome" because people with it have a high chance of Type II diabetes later in life. Among the causes poor diet and irregular eating habits are probably no.1 - sufferers need to eat a diet with plenty of fibre, plenty of protein and reduced amounts of sugars and unhealthy fats. Nuts have also been shown to help and I try to eat nuts very regularly now.] Unfortunately, my reproductive hormone levels are down, showing that I’m likely to go into menopause young (I’m currently 37). As I don’t want any more children, the biggest problem with this is an increased risk of osteoporosis, so my doctor is *very* encouraging of my attempts to get fitter and stronger. I’m not worried from a psychological POV – I know some women feel less feminine or whatever once they hit menopause, but my main concerns are the physical ones, particularly if I hit menopause in my early 40s. I definitely want to avoid HRT if I possibly can. The pre-menopause symptoms could account for many of my symptoms (dry skin and hair, tiredness, missed periods, heavy periods etc.). I’m also showing reduced levels of certain white cells, indicative of allergies (no news there – I’m a very allergic person and have to take steroid inhalers constantly, just to function). My doctor pointed out that allergies can make you feel tired and worn-out because your body is having to fight all the time, and it can also make you more susceptible to minor viral infections, yeast infections etc. And finally, he pointed out that on a scale of stress, my life comes out at about the same as a Gulf War pilot. The only stressful thing that hasn’t happened to me recently is that I’m not getting divorced! (although maybe I should check with my husband about that one! ;oP ) So, basically there are a few minor, physical "niggles" going on with me and a heck of a lot of psychological/emotional things going on. My doctor’s going to have a chat with my OT, who does psychological care as well as the practical stuff, and see if we can’t arrange some counselling to get me over this rough patch. In the meantime, he says to keep up the WW and exercise plan because that’s going to be the most positive thing I can do for myself at the moment. P.S. He says my varicose vein is actually a torn calf muscle with a varicose vein on top, hence the severe pain I’ve been experiencing. But he says its almost healed and told me that being fitter will prevent such injuries in the future – I can’t believe how easily I injured myself. I was only doing the warm-up routine ( — Anna Hayward, Email: alienvisitorATratbagDOTdemonDOTcoDOTuk started 176/now 158.5/goal 142 Started WW (online) 21/03/03 at 176 lbs 10% Goal: 158 lbs (achieved 16 May 2003) IFFC goal: 155 lbs IFFC (Independence from Food Challenge): http://www.ratbag.demon.co.uk/anna/IFFC/
Anna: I’m 2 years post-menopausal (I’m 54) and I can you that this is one woman who feels even *more* feminine now than I ever did. :-) I haven’t noticed any increased wrinkles or droppy skin, but then I don’t smoke, drink or stay out in the sun. With my doctor’s permission and observation, I didn’t do the HRT route, but chose natural remedies, with good results and no side-effects. To combat osteoporosis, I take Fosamax once a week. Good luck, Barbara Begin date 5/27/2003 168/168/145
I’m not worried from a psychological POV – I know
some women feel less feminine or whatever once they hit menopause, but my main concerns are the physical ones, particularly if I hit menopause in my early 40s. I definitely want to avoid HRT if I possibly can.<<
Hi Everyone, just thought I’d update you. Went to see my doctor yesterday and he went through my medical notes with me. Seems the other doctor somewhat neglected me – wasn’t putting all the pieces together and hadn’t even noted that I was getting support from the community Occupational Therapist and Home-care team (for various neurological problems and specific learning difficulties)! I’d been told there was nothing unusual in my blood test results, but that didn’t turn out to be strictly true. My thyroid function is fine and I’m definitely not diabetic – in fact, my "insulin resistance" seems to have totally vanished, which is a great NSV regards my new healthier diet ;o) ["Insulin Resistance" is about your body poorly handling sugars and causing peaks and troughs in your blood sugar levels. It's also known as "Pre-diabetic Syndrome" because people with it have a high chance of Type II diabetes later in life. Among the causes poor diet and irregular eating habits are probably no.1 - sufferers need to eat a diet with plenty of fibre, plenty of protein and reduced amounts of sugars and unhealthy fats. Nuts have also been shown to help and I try to eat nuts very regularly now.] Unfortunately, my reproductive hormone levels are down, showing that I’m likely to go into menopause young (I’m currently 37). As I don’t want any more children, the biggest problem with this is an increased risk of osteoporosis, so my doctor is *very* encouraging of my attempts to get fitter and stronger. I’m not worried from a psychological POV – I know some women feel less feminine or whatever once they hit menopause, but my main concerns are the physical ones, particularly if I hit menopause in my early 40s. I definitely want to avoid HRT if I possibly can. The pre-menopause symptoms could account for many of my symptoms (dry skin and hair, tiredness, missed periods, heavy periods etc.). I’m also showing reduced levels of certain white cells, indicative of allergies (no news there – I’m a very allergic person and have to take steroid inhalers constantly, just to function). My doctor pointed out that allergies can make you feel tired and worn-out because your body is having to fight all the time, and it can also make you more susceptible to minor viral infections, yeast infections etc. And finally, he pointed out that on a scale of stress, my life comes out at about the same as a Gulf War pilot. The only stressful thing that hasn’t happened to me recently is that I’m not getting divorced! (although maybe I should check with my husband about that one! ;oP ) So, basically there are a few minor, physical "niggles" going on with me and a heck of a lot of psychological/emotional things going on. My doctor’s going to have a chat with my OT, who does psychological care as well as the practical stuff, and see if we can’t arrange some counselling to get me over this rough patch. In the meantime, he says to keep up the WW and exercise plan because that’s going to be the most positive thing I can do for myself at the moment. P.S. He says my varicose vein is actually a torn calf muscle with a varicose vein on top, hence the severe pain I’ve been experiencing. But he says its almost healed and told me that being fitter will prevent such injuries in the future – I can’t believe how easily I injured myself. I was only doing the warm-up routine ( — Anna Hayward, Email: alienvisitorATratbagDOTdemonDOTcoDOTuk started 176/now 158.5/goal 142 Started WW (online) 21/03/03 at 176 lbs 10% Goal: 158 lbs (achieved 16 May 2003) IFFC goal: 155 lbs IFFC (Independence from Food Challenge): http://www.ratbag.demon.co.uk/anna/IFFC/
Sounds like reasonable news and that most of it can be handled by a bit of relaxation and continuing on a more healthy lifestyle which we know you are going. Best – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi Everyone, just thought I’d update you. Went to see my doctor yesterday and he went through my medical notes with me. Seems the other doctor somewhat neglected me – wasn’t putting all the pieces together and hadn’t even noted that I was getting support from the community Occupational Therapist and Home-care team (for various neurological problems and specific learning difficulties)! I’d been told there was nothing unusual in my blood test results, but that didn’t turn out to be strictly true. My thyroid function is fine and I’m definitely not diabetic – in fact, my "insulin resistance" seems to have totally vanished, which is a great NSV regards my new healthier diet ;o) ["Insulin Resistance" is about your body poorly handling sugars and causing peaks and troughs in your blood sugar levels. It's also known as "Pre-diabetic Syndrome" because people with it have a high chance of Type II diabetes later in life. Among the causes poor diet and irregular eating habits are probably no.1 - sufferers need to eat a diet with plenty of fibre, plenty of protein and reduced amounts of sugars and unhealthy fats. Nuts have also been shown to help and I try to eat nuts very regularly now.] Unfortunately, my reproductive hormone levels are down, showing that I’m likely to go into menopause young (I’m currently 37). As I don’t want any more children, the biggest problem with this is an increased risk of osteoporosis, so my doctor is *very* encouraging of my attempts to get fitter and stronger. I’m not worried from a psychological POV – I know some women feel less feminine or whatever once they hit menopause, but my main concerns are the physical ones, particularly if I hit menopause in my early 40s. I definitely want to avoid HRT if I possibly can. The pre-menopause symptoms could account for many of my symptoms (dry skin and hair, tiredness, missed periods, heavy periods etc.). I’m also showing reduced levels of certain white cells, indicative of allergies (no news there – I’m a very allergic person and have to take steroid inhalers constantly, just to function). My doctor pointed out that allergies can make you feel tired and worn-out because your body is having to fight all the time, and it can also make you more susceptible to minor viral infections, yeast infections etc. And finally, he pointed out that on a scale of stress, my life comes out at about the same as a Gulf War pilot. The only stressful thing that hasn’t happened to me recently is that I’m not getting divorced! (although maybe I should check with my husband about that one! ;oP ) So, basically there are a few minor, physical "niggles" going on with me and a heck of a lot of psychological/emotional things going on. My doctor’s going to have a chat with my OT, who does psychological care as well as the practical stuff, and see if we can’t arrange some counselling to get me over this rough patch. In the meantime, he says to keep up the WW and exercise plan because that’s going to be the most positive thing I can do for myself at the moment. P.S. He says my varicose vein is actually a torn calf muscle with a varicose vein on top, hence the severe pain I’ve been experiencing. But he says its almost healed and told me that being fitter will prevent such injuries in the future – I can’t believe how easily I injured myself. I was only doing the warm-up routine (
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I was just told by my doctor that I had low bone density in my left hip and was just hitting osteoporosis in my lumbar spine (I’m 54). My Gynecologist wasn’t sure what medicine to put me on due to the Crohns. After speaking to my internist he wants me to go on Actonel. Has any one had any experience with Actonel? Would appreciate any comments. Thanks Marilyn
marilyn never heard of it..but i have ibd and am 55 and also had a hysterectomy many years ago..and i have to take fosamax once a week..it does NOT bother my crohns but my esophagus isnt involved…u could ask about it..and i also chew two calcium with D tablets daily annie
I was just told by my doctor that I had low bone density in my left hip and was just hitting osteoporosis in my lumbar spine (I’m 54). My Gynecologist wasn’t sure what medicine to put me on due to the Crohns. After speaking to my internist he wants me to go on Actonel. Has any one had any experience with Actonel? Would appreciate any comments. Thanks Marilyn
I’ve been taking Actonel for about 10 months, and other than the part about having to wait for a while before eating or drinking, I haven’t had any problems, not even a little heartburn. The docs have decided that it is suitable for weekly dosing, which I find to be more convenient. My internal med doctor started me on Fosamax — the change over to Actonel came from my GI doctor.
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Hi Marilyn, I’m 54 also and after my bone scan showing very little bone loss (lucky me considering I’ve been off and on pred for over 30 yrs with CD!), my dr put me on Fosomax and I haven’t been having any noticeable problems with it. I’m not familiar with Actonel. Hugs, Linda – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I was just told by my doctor that I had low bone density in my left hip and was just hitting osteoporosis in my lumbar spine (I’m 54). My Gynecologist wasn’t sure what medicine to put me on due to the Crohns. After speaking to my internist he wants me to go on Actonel. Has any one had any experience with Actonel? Would appreciate any comments. Thanks Marilyn
Hi Marilyn. I am 32 and have bone loss in my spine, thanks to the Pred. I am also taking Actonel because my GI says it is easier on the gut. I am about to start taking the once a week formulation as soon as my current prescription runs out. The deal with Actonel and Fosomax is you have to take it on an empty stomach with nothing other than water, and then wait 30 minutes to eat or drink anything but water, and you have to stay upright, sitting or standing, for 30 minutes because it can burn your esophagus if it climbs back up there, but I haven’t had any problems with it. Cliff
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I was just told by my doctor that I had low bone density in my left hip and was just hitting osteoporosis in my lumbar spine (I’m 54). My Gynecologist wasn’t sure what medicine to put me on due to the Crohns. After speaking to my internist he wants me to go on Actonel. Has any one had any experience with Actonel? Would appreciate any comments. Thanks Marilyn
The Calcium is the part of the treatment that gets my gut upset.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi Marilyn. I am 32 and have bone loss in my spine, thanks to the Pred. I am also taking Actonel because my GI says it is easier on the gut. I am about to start taking the once a week formulation as soon as my current prescription runs out. The deal with Actonel and Fosomax is you have to take it on an empty stomach with nothing other than water, and then wait 30 minutes to eat or drink anything but water, and you have to stay upright, sitting or standing, for 30 minutes because it can burn your esophagus if it climbs back up there, but I haven’t had any problems with it. Cliff I was just told by my doctor that I had low bone density in my left hip and was just hitting osteoporosis in my lumbar spine (I’m 54). My Gynecologist wasn’t sure what medicine to put me on due to the Crohns. After speaking to my internist he wants me to go on Actonel. Has any one had any experience with Actonel? Would appreciate any comments. Thanks Marilyn
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I was talking to someone the other day who has a lactose intolerant family member. She has to avoid "milk protein" when shopping – which means avoiding certain brands of cooked chicken among other meat products, would you believe, and all kinds of other foods where – apparently – it is now cheaper to use milk protein than water! It’s not just what you buy, but what the producer has put in without your expecting it! Jim – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – yep lactose can be a problem but also the milk protein. but if lactose is a prob, just avoiding things like milk, types of cheese that contain more lactose. You likely need the calcium from dairy. Try to start back on only "fermented" dairy products: yogurt, kefir. ****** Thhere are other ways to get calcium you know. Violet Tigress 100% true. Dairy is not the best way to go. donoli.
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yep lactose can be a problem but also the milk protein. but if lactose is a prob, just avoiding things like milk, types of cheese that contain more lactose.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – You likely need the calcium from dairy. Try to start back on only "fermented" dairy products: yogurt, kefir. ****** Thhere are other ways to get calcium you know. Violet Tigress 100% true. Dairy is not the best way to go. donoli.
You likely need the calcium from dairy. Try to start back on only "fermented" dairy products: yogurt, kefir.
You likely need the calcium from dairy. Try to start back on only "fermented" dairy products: yogurt, kefir.
****** Thhere are other ways to get calcium you know. Violet Tigress
You likely need the calcium from dairy. Try to start back on only "fermented" dairy products: yogurt, kefir. ****** Thhere are other ways to get calcium you know. Violet Tigress
100% true. Dairy is not the best way to go. donoli.
<<Since I have been diagnosed with UC 13 years ago, I have avoided all dairy products including ice cream, yogurt, cheese, etc. Does anyone take the lactose intolerant pills so they can eat this stuff? Any success? I would really like to eat the stuff I have been missing and was wondering if those pills work for UC sufferers. I was diagnosed with UC in 1993. I’ve never cut out dairy, and since I’m not lactose intolerant, I don’t take any pills. Actually, dairy is a very big part of my diet. :-) Oh, and I’ve been in remission since recovering from that horrible initial flare. Mary Ellen
If you can get acidophilus milk, that works well for hubby. And it puts back the good flora in the gut after all the horrendous antibiotics. He started back with it today, and already I can tell his mouth feels better. The antibiotics burned it up.
I can handle cheese and sour cream…I use the lactose free milk if I need milk for anything (usually for cooking or smoothies) and although I LOVE ice cream, I now use sorbet to satisfy any ice cream cravings…the lactose pills didn’t seem to do anything for me….. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Since I have been diagnosed with UC 13 years ago, I have avoided all dairy products including ice cream, yogurt, cheese, etc. Does anyone take the lactose intolerant pills so they can eat this stuff? Any success? I would really like to eat the stuff I have been missing and was wondering if those pills work for UC sufferers.
drink soy milk silk brand is excellent milk is bad for you regardless of whther you are lactose intolerant higher breat cancer rates in countries who drink lots of milk
Since I have been diagnosed with UC 13 years ago, I have avoided all dairy products including ice cream, yogurt, cheese, etc. Does anyone take the lactose intolerant pills so they can eat this stuff? Any success? I would really like to eat the stuff I have been missing and was wondering if those pills work for UC sufferers.
dan i tried the lactose pills and they didnt change anything..i have never been able to drink a glass of whole milk without feeling or getting really sick…even as a kid(my mother used to think i just didnt like the stuff so she put chocolate in it..the same thing would happen)..i can have small amounts of 1percent milk..like a little bit in cereal IF my ibd isnt too active..i can eat all the cheese i want..i hate cottage cheese so i dont eat that anyway..i dont like yogurt but have had some and could tolerate it..and i can eat sour cream i cannot eat ice cream except maybe a tablespoon here and there..so it seems to depend on just what dairy product it is..i have no idea why oh i can eat sherbet..in smallish amounts..(my gi long ago was doing a study on ibd people and sherbet and when i was in the hospital i was given 4 flavors of the stuff for every meal..UGH)..i have no idea how the study came out.. but there is no book on it..so i guess it failed<G good luck and maybe take calcium tablets..i have to take fosamax and daily calcium with D chewables..but then i am female and had a hysterectomy..might be different for u annie
How about that Lactose-free milk? Has anyone tried that? Any problems? – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Since I have been diagnosed with UC 13 years ago, I have avoided all dairy products including ice cream, yogurt, cheese, etc. Does anyone take the lactose intolerant pills so they can eat this stuff? Any success? I would really like to eat the stuff I have been missing and was wondering if those pills work for UC sufferers.
I bought lactose pills at Walmart. Get the Ultra one. I take 1 whenever I have milk or ice cream. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Since I have been diagnosed with UC 13 years ago, I have avoided all dairy products including ice cream, yogurt, cheese, etc. Does anyone take the lactose intolerant pills so they can eat this stuff? Any success? I would really like to eat the stuff I have been missing and was wondering if those pills work for UC sufferers.
Dan Have had UC for a few years, and I also seem to have a problem with dairy causing problems with my UC. I don’t try to push it, but I do always carry a few ‘Lactaid’ around with me. If we’re eating out, and something is served that looks like it might have milk in it, the Lactaid does help. And for an ‘ice creamaholic’ I have found a couple alternatives that are good. (They are expensive, be warned.) Tofutti, Rice Dream, and Soy Delicious. Howard UC since 1995 – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Since I have been diagnosed with UC 13 years ago, I have avoided all dairy products including ice cream, yogurt, cheese, etc. Does anyone take the lactose intolerant pills so they can eat this stuff? Any success? I would really like to eat the stuff I have been missing and was wondering if those pills work for UC sufferers.
I eat dry curd cottage cheese, swiss cheese, and home made yoghurt and do very well with it. Bunk
Talking about cheese, I found something really peculiar… After my first Remicade treatment; I could eat anything, absolutly… and drink anything too (even started drinking coffee again after many years!). But only one thing I had to change and that was Camambert cheese! I still get pain when I eat it (after 5th infusion), its very strange!
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I eat dry curd cottage cheese, swiss cheese, and home made yoghurt and do very well with it. Bunk
I seem to be able to eat it all except straight cream. If I eat this I bleed like a pig …
Hi Dan, What one can and can’t eat is highly individualized. I have found that in general I can tolerate dairy. Knowing that milk products are hard to digest and my GI prefers me not to have them, I do not use milk in cooking. Lately I’ve been buying soy milk (vanilla flavored) which works just fine. I have not given up ice cream, cheese, or other dairy products, though I do eat them in moderation. At first, I took the lactase pills but I found they had no effect on me. Talk with your doctor about trying them, they may help since you have UC; I have CD. Good luck! mgbio – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Since I have been diagnosed with UC 13 years ago, I have avoided all dairy products including ice cream, yogurt, cheese, etc. Does anyone take the lactose intolerant pills so they can eat this stuff? Any success? I would really like to eat the stuff I have been missing and was wondering if those pills work for UC sufferers.
I can get away with milk, cheese, yogurt, and icecream. The dog seems to know when I am into the cheese and comes begging for his share. Paul – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I have milk with my breakfast cereal and in my tea. I also eat ice cream and occasional yoghurts. difficult to know if this is causing problems, as everything seems much the same. If I *drink* milk however, I do get a "crampy" stomach. Jim I drink Lactose free milk. As for lactose digestion aids, I didn’t see a difference really. I just avoid heavy milk products like milk and ice cream. I can tolerate cheese. Cheers, Brad P______ CD Class of 87 Hey Dan! I stopped eating dairy stuff long time ago. I’ve tried all kinds of medications but none seem to work. I’ve had cd for so long that my body already knows how to handle itself. I might be able to tolerate up to 3 slices of cheese without any kind of problem, but let me tell ya, of all cheese it must be velveeta, all other cheeses just go right through me. Every now and then I can actually enjoy a bowl of cereal with at least 1/2 cup of plain ole milk and nothing will happen. Sometimes I don’t even know when something is going to agree or disagree. jlr — To reply by email, take out the "no.thanks." in my address.
Hi Dan Donno about UC… But I read that goat cheese/milk is good for CD as well as anything else nearly, cottage cheese too.. On
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Since I have been diagnosed with UC 13 years ago, I have avoided all dairy products including ice cream, yogurt, cheese, etc. Does anyone take the lactose intolerant pills so they can eat this stuff? Any success? I would really like to eat the stuff I have been missing and was wondering if those pills work for UC sufferers.
Since I have been diagnosed with UC 13 years ago, I have avoided all dairy products including ice cream, yogurt, cheese, etc. Does anyone take the lactose intolerant pills so they can eat this stuff? Any success? I would really like to eat the stuff I have been missing and was wondering if those pills work for UC sufferers.
I am completely unable to eat milk, yogurt or ice cream, unless I want to hurt myself real bad; so I don’t. Cheeze, on the other hand, digests with no problems or pains at all, and I therefore eat lots of it. You should try it out. Tacos for instance, pile on the cheeze. =)
I have milk with my breakfast cereal and in my tea. I also eat ice cream and occasional yoghurts. difficult to know if this is causing problems, as everything seems much the same. If I *drink* milk however, I do get a "crampy" stomach. Jim – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I drink Lactose free milk. As for lactose digestion aids, I didn’t see a difference really. I just avoid heavy milk products like milk and ice cream. I can tolerate cheese. Cheers, Brad P______ CD Class of 87 Hey Dan! I stopped eating dairy stuff long time ago. I’ve tried all kinds of medications but none seem to work. I’ve had cd for so long that my body already knows how to handle itself. I might be able to tolerate up to 3 slices of cheese without any kind of problem, but let me tell ya, of all cheese it must be velveeta, all other cheeses just go right through me. Every now and then I can actually enjoy a bowl of cereal with at least 1/2 cup of plain ole milk and nothing will happen. Sometimes I don’t even know when something is going to agree or disagree. jlr
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I drink Lactose free milk. As for lactose digestion aids, I didn’t see a difference really. I just avoid heavy milk products like milk and ice cream. I can tolerate cheese. Cheers, Brad P______ CD Class of 87 Hey Dan! I stopped eating dairy stuff long time ago. I’ve tried all kinds of medications but none seem to work. I’ve had cd for so long that my body already knows how to handle itself. I might be able to tolerate up to 3 slices of cheese without any kind of problem, but let me tell ya, of all cheese it must be velveeta, all other cheeses just go right through me. Every now and then I can actually enjoy a bowl of cereal with at least 1/2 cup of plain ole milk and nothing will happen. Sometimes I don’t even know when something is going to agree or disagree. jlr
Since I have been diagnosed with UC 13 years ago, I have avoided all dairy products including ice cream, yogurt, cheese, etc. Does anyone take the lactose intolerant pills so they can eat this stuff? Any success? I would really like to eat the stuff I have been missing and was wondering if those pills work for UC sufferers.
Hey Dan! I stopped eating dairy stuff long time ago. I’ve tried all kinds of medications but none seem to work. I’ve had cd for so long that my body already knows how to handle itself. I might be able to tolerate up to 3 slices of cheese without any kind of problem, but let me tell ya, of all cheese it must be velveeta, all other cheeses just go right through me. Every now and then I can actually enjoy a bowl of cereal with at least 1/2 cup of plain ole milk and nothing will happen. Sometimes I don’t even know when something is going to agree or disagree. jlr
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I live in San Jose. Bob
Thanks for all of your replies. I appreciate it. Bob Morrisette
Where abouts in San Jose and who is your neuro, if I may ask? Silver – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Writer777777 wrote:
I live in San Jose. Bob
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My neuro recommended a 2-hour, 5-day solu-medrol intravenous steroid to help my symptoms. Anyone been through this procedure? Did it help? Thanks. Bob Morrisette
Yes. Twice. The last time was a year ago July. The first time was 7 months earlier. And yes, it helped symptoms of rather severe exacerbations, but after the second time, I was convinced to start one of the ABC drugs [Betaseron, in my case] because [1] I gained weight that I didn’t need, and [2] the prednisone gives me incredible headaches. I have some sort of problem in my knees that virtually cleared up each time I was on Solumedrol, but the headaches were so horrendous … I just couldn’t imagine putting myself through that regimen again … and so I tried the Betaseron. I’ve had no major exacerbations since that time. So, yes it helps … but I think I’m avoiding it by using the BS. Kathie
I love solumedrol – it brought me back to pre-MS condition. However at tremendous price. I have osteopenia and take fosamax weekly. a better bet to insure being exacerbation free is not drugs. it is to eat properly – eithr paleolithically or Swank. and to lessen the strength of exacerbations and quantity – take tablespoon of cod liver oil. daily. Erica MM
I tried chanin my diet to see what would happen..flare up. So i went back to eating the way I normally do..moderation, and my yummy processed foods. Haven’t felt this good in years. Diet may be one piece of the puzzle. For some, it works, for others it doesnt. You need to find what works for you. Jen
Silver, I live near Capital Ave and Cropley, almost in Milpitas. My neuro for 20 years is Dr. Culberson at Kaiser. Bob Morrisette
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My neuro recommended a 2-hour, 5-day solu-medrol intravenous steroid to help my symptoms. Anyone been through this procedure? Did it help? Thanks. Bob Morrisette
Yeah, had it last October………had short relief (6 weeks) then back to the old story. I really don’t understand that some are on it long term, it screws up my humour real bad. "Writer777777" <writer777…@aol.com
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yeah I actually just finished up a 5-day I.V., and it definitely cleared up my symptoms. It always has for me, so I would probably expect whatever symptoms you’re having to at least begin to go back into remission sometime soon. Be observant of the side-effects it can have on your mood and appetite though. Good luck! — Namast
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I haven’t followed this thread, but here’s a link that could relate. http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/issuearchives/issue28.htm
Calcium will interfere with thyroid meds, I know that. Some people I know have to take Fosamax (on an empty stomach, wait 30-60 mins before eating, stay upright) and thyroid meds (on an empty stomach, wait 30-60 mins before eating but at least you can lie down) — which is a neat trick if you’re also diabetic. Then the calcium supps have to be taken several hours removed from the thyroid meds (it’s less clear if calcium in food sources has the same problem but I try to give it a couple of hours). It can be a real trick figuring out when/how to take your meds when you also have to be picky about what/when you eat! bj
Hi– That’s really interesting, and opens up my eyes. Maybe the calcium problem doesn’t apply to too many medicines (I hope). The B-12 connection is very interesting, as I cannot absorb B-12 by using tablets, or from food. Due to removal of part of my small intestine, and all of my large intestine, I cannot absorb B-12. I get monthly shots, 1000mcg, as that is the only way I can get B-12. I have to find that article. Now it’s "driving me nuts" wondering where I put it. Thanks–It is allot of help Best— Ron
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Never heard that Ron, and if you turn up anything pass it on. My doctor specifically told me to take Citri-cal twice daily, which I do along with my metformin.
I’ve done the same for years and have never had a problem and I take twice that amount of calcium.(per doctors orders) Leslie
It’ll take some time, lots of things happening here, but a bit down the road, I will get back with some stuff I have read on it. I have to re-find it. Plus, I had a 2 hr and 15 min consult with a clinical pharmacist at the VA. I am on allot of meds. He set me on my ear about (not calcium), but Grapefruit and medicines. Boy, did he. He quoted research that told specifically which intestinal enzyme is killed when a person drinks Grapefruit juice, or eats a grapefruit. He went on to say that this particular enzyme is the one responsible for medicines to move across the intestinal membrane cellular wall. Per him (Registered Clinical Pharmacist), drug overdoses definitely can and do appear because of this killing off of that enzyme because of grapefruit or juice. All of that is ok to know, but what really got my attention was his hammering at the point that the research papers he has read, says that it kills the enzyme off for a grand total of 2 weeks. He said the research established that it takes that long for the particular enzyme to be re-established in the intestines. I don’t have access to what the research papers are that he has read. I know the VA is always periodically sending their medical people out for continuous updated training. I’ll start searching on the calcium, when I can. But I thought you’d find the grapefruit and juice, and interesting affect as far as potential overdose of drugs. He went on to say how critical this (grapefruit) is with patients taking heart meds or blood pressure meds. He also noted that all of the citrus fruits are fine to eat, just (and only) grapefruit is the one citrus that does this. He certainly had my attention, as I’m on a lot of meds. That’s why he had a consult with me. Best– Ron
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Does anyone know if Calcium negates or effects the effect of Metformin? There are other medicines which specify that Calcium should not be taken within 2 hours, or the medicine will be diminished, or even ruined, by the calcium. Any info is greatly appreciated, especially if you can send info on the source of the data that you have. Thanks– Ron—
Here is some info on drugs and food and vice versa. Check down the article about half-ways, there is tabular data. Seems a pretty good link. I had put it in my "favorites" for links, some many months ago. http://www.cahe.nmsu.edu/pubs/_e/e-507.html Best— Ron
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Does anyone know if Calcium negates or effects the effect of Metformin? There are other medicines which specify that Calcium should not be taken within 2 hours, or the medicine will be diminished, or even ruined, by the calcium. Any info is greatly appreciated, especially if you can send info on the source of the data that you have. Never heard that Ron, and if you turn up anything pass it on. My doctor specifically told me to take Citri-cal twice daily, which I do along with my metformin. — Dave – 9:03:31 AM T2 – 8/98 Glucophage, U & H A 4th generation Diabetic Visit: http://www.alt-support-diabetes.org – Davors Daily Aphorism: I’ve got to sit down and work out where I stand. — —–= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =—– http://www.newsfeeds.com – The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! —–== Over 80,000 Newsgroups – 16 Different Servers! =—–
Here is info on Neurontin and taking Ant-Acids showing a two hour seperation should take place between them. Doggone–I wish I knew where that article on Calcium is!. If I remember right, it even gave some info on what percentage of some medicines would be destroyed and rendered useless. http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH?d=dmtUSPV2&c=319941&p=~br,IHW|~st,8124| ~r,WSIHW000|~b,*|#SXX17 Best– Ron
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Does anyone know if Calcium negates or effects the effect of Metformin? There are other medicines which specify that Calcium should not be taken within 2 hours, or the medicine will be diminished, or even ruined, by the calcium. Any info is greatly appreciated, especially if you can send info on the source of the data that you have. Never heard that Ron, and if you turn up anything pass it on. My doctor specifically told me to take Citri-cal twice daily, which I do along with my metformin. — Dave – 9:03:31 AM T2 – 8/98 Glucophage, U & H A 4th generation Diabetic Visit: http://www.alt-support-diabetes.org – Davors Daily Aphorism: I’ve got to sit down and work out where I stand. — —–= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =—– http://www.newsfeeds.com – The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! —–== Over 80,000 Newsgroups – 16 Different Servers! =—–
Does anyone know if Calcium negates or effects the effect of Metformin? There are other medicines which specify that Calcium should not be taken within 2 hours, or the medicine will be diminished, or even ruined, by the calcium. Any info is greatly appreciated, especially if you can send info on the source of the data that you have. Thanks– Ron—
Does anyone know if Calcium negates or effects the effect of Metformin? There are other medicines which specify that Calcium should not be taken within 2 hours, or the medicine will be diminished, or even ruined, by the calcium. Any info is greatly appreciated, especially if you can send info on the source of the data that you have.
Never heard that Ron, and if you turn up anything pass it on. My doctor specifically told me to take Citri-cal twice daily, which I do along with my metformin. — Dave – 9:03:31 AM T2 – 8/98 Glucophage, U & H A 4th generation Diabetic Visit: http://www.alt-support-diabetes.org – Davors Daily Aphorism: I’ve got to sit down and work out where I stand. — —–= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =—– http://www.newsfeeds.com – The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! —–== Over 80,000 Newsgroups – 16 Different Servers! =—–
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Don’t expect the neuro to know about osteoporosis…oh,,,wait,,unless it is a female doc!!
Oh wait is right! No, I don’t really expect "HIM" to know, but I have my ob/gyn checkup in a couple months too, so will get the scoop there as well. This migraine business is just such a guessing game, a real mystery and has been for 35 years. Nothing really surprises me anymore! 
Linda
Linda Don’t expect the neuro to know about osteoporosis…oh,,,wait,,unless it is a female doc!! There ARE alternatives to Fosamax …a nasal spray for one,,don’t know about side effects tho….you may need to ask your gyn or pcp about this.. good luck.. rb Hawki…..the nurse practitioner
I probably also need Fosamax,,,but certainly don’t NEED another med to make my headaches worse…..
Isn’t this statement the absolute truth! I just don’t know what to do, but will keep on with the Fosamax at least till I have my yearly neurology doctor check-up and I’ll ask him. That’s coming up in April! It seems to me that my headaches have worsened over the time I’ve been on this pill, but as you say, just about anything can cause headache…….darn! Thanks for the info! Linda
Ginnie Sorry…I am STILL trying to find where I read that…probably in an NP journal… But…I do think I remembered it a bit wrong…it was in one of those charts that lists side effects per number of people being studied…ie..if n=100,,and 30 said they got headache,,then incidence would be 30%….but if the sample size was 1000 and 30 reported headache,,,well then the incidence would be 3%,,,not 30%!!! Big difference,,,,so until I find that source,,or see it again,,,let’s suffice it to say….Fosamax CAN cause headache,,but unfortunately so can just about ANYTHING,,,, Sorry to throw out that number…and certainly don’t want you NOT to take it…..back to the old "risk/benefit ratio" stuff…we all need to make decisions on meds based on what we NEED,,,versus what we TOLERATE,,,right?? I probably also need Fosamax,,,but certainly don’t NEED another med to make my headaches worse…… don’t know what the "general pain" incidence means…sorta drug company jargon probably!! rb Hawki…..the nurse practitioner
My reference says there’s no data available on the frequency of headache as an adverse effect of Fosamax, but it does show a 21.3% incidence of "General/Pain". Whatever that means. Ginnie – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I think I read somewhere that headache occurred in 30% of those who take Fosamax…hmmm..am pretty sure of that number,,,as I was thinking about it,,but would not take a risk of these devils getting any worse…shucks.. rb Hawki…..the nurse practitioner
I think I read somewhere that headache occurred in 30% of those who take Fosamax.
Thanks for your reply. I had never read that so maybe my worsening headache situation could be due to this pill. The choice between more headaches and a broken bone, well, I’ll take the broken bone and I know that isn’t good, but there’s nothin quite like the pain of migraine! I think I’ll do some more checking on this and maybe will skip my pill next week. I take it once a week on Wednesday, so will decide what to do before Wednesday next! Thanks! Linda
I think I read somewhere that headache occurred in 30% of those who take Fosamax…hmmm..am pretty sure of that number,,,as I was thinking about it,,but would not take a risk of these devils getting any worse…shucks.. rb Hawki…..the nurse practitioner
Hi, I’m a 62 year old woman who has had migraines for over 30 years so it’s nothing new for me. My problem is that they are becoming more frequent and worse and they had been getting better, so I don’t enjoy that. I have started taking Fosamax for Osteoporosis, I think I’ve taken it about l0 months now and I wonder if any of you have ever heard of that drug causing headache? Just a thought as you probably all know how a person with migraine sits around trying their best to FIGURE IT OUT and never does!!! Recently I’d been having very good luck with Midrin at the onset of a headache but for the last few weeks it isn’t doing the trick! Any thoughts on the Fosamax? Thanks. Linda
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Hi All, I have discovered a new problem. I have been dancing 2 times in the last month or so (which I love to do). My problem is after I spin around several times I get really nauseous. I still have to speak with my doctor but I’m wondering if it has to do with my Cerebellar Atrophy. I am on too many meds right now and taking Dramamine would only put me to sleep and then I wouldn’t want to go dancing. I was told about Sea Bands whihc are a natural remedy for motion sickness. I found a site on them and they’re wrist bands that work on Acupressure. Has anyone tried them, and if so, did it work? Also, any other suggestions? Thanks, Carol
Hi Carol, What other meds are you taking, as that may have something to do with it? Gareth. "Cargm" <ca…@aol.com
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Hi All, I have discovered a new problem. I have been dancing 2 times in the last
month
or so (which I love to do). My problem is after I spin around several
times I
get really nauseous. I still have to speak with my doctor but I’m
wondering if
it has to do with my Cerebellar Atrophy. I am on too many meds right now
and
taking Dramamine would only put me to sleep and then I wouldn’t want to go dancing. I was told about Sea Bands whihc are a natural remedy for motion sickness.
I
found a site on them and they’re wrist bands that work on Acupressure.
Has
anyone tried them, and if so, did it work? Also, any other suggestions? Thanks, Carol
Ooops, Also, nausea and vomiting are two of the more common side-effects of Dilantin. Gareth. "Cargm" <ca…@aol.com
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Hi Gareth, I’m taking: Dilantin 260 mg p/day Depakote 500 mg p/day (I will be weaned off of the Dilantin once my
Depakote
level is where the doc wants it to be) Fosamax (1 time per week dose) Premarin .065 per day Calcium However, the first time I experienced nausea after a night of dancing, I
was
only taking Dilantin 260 mg, calcium and premarin. I had not yet started
to
take Fosamax and Depakote. Does this make sense? Thanks, Carol
Hi Gareth, I’m taking: Dilantin 260 mg p/day Depakote 500 mg p/day (I will be weaned off of the Dilantin once my Depakote level is where the doc wants it to be) Fosamax (1 time per week dose) Premarin .065 per day Calcium However, the first time I experienced nausea after a night of dancing, I was only taking Dilantin 260 mg, calcium and premarin. I had not yet started to take Fosamax and Depakote. Does this make sense? Thanks, Carol
Carol, Common side effects of Depakote are nausea, drowsiness, and dizziness; but for some patients these conditions lessen or go away over time. But you say you weren’t taking it at the time. I do not know much about the others. Sorry I cannot be of more help. Gareth. "Cargm" <ca…@aol.com
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Hi Gareth, I’m taking: Dilantin 260 mg p/day Depakote 500 mg p/day (I will be weaned off of the Dilantin once my
Depakote
level is where the doc wants it to be) Fosamax (1 time per week dose) Premarin .065 per day Calcium However, the first time I experienced nausea after a night of dancing, I
was
only taking Dilantin 260 mg, calcium and premarin. I had not yet started
to
take Fosamax and Depakote. Does this make sense? Thanks, Carol
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