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Can Medicines For Thyroid And Osteoporosis Be Taken Together?

recently diagnosed with osteoporosis. -2.6. had calcium oxalate stones removed years back that s why i ve never taken calcium supplements. taking eltroxin lifetime maintenance since toxic thyroid surgery 40 plus years ago. what to do? should i see an endocrinologist? is it true thyroid and osteo medications are not good together? had cortisone injection on planter fascitis on right heel 3 years ago,is this caused by osteo?
Wed, 26 Feb 2020
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Hi,

Yes, it is not advisable to take thyroid and osteoporosis medications together. To ensure adequate absorption for the intestines Eltroxin should always be taken on an empty stomach 2 hours before breakfast. If taken along with osteoporosis medications, eltroxin absorption will be reduced thus lowering its therapeutic usefulness. Hence, osteoporosis medication should be taken 3-4 hours after eltroxin. Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain due to inflammation of a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of the foot and connects your heel bone to your toes (plantar fascia). It is not caused by osteoporosis.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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Can Medicines For Thyroid And Osteoporosis Be Taken Together?

Hi, Yes, it is not advisable to take thyroid and osteoporosis medications together. To ensure adequate absorption for the intestines Eltroxin should always be taken on an empty stomach 2 hours before breakfast. If taken along with osteoporosis medications, eltroxin absorption will be reduced thus lowering its therapeutic usefulness. Hence, osteoporosis medication should be taken 3-4 hours after eltroxin. Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain due to inflammation of a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of the foot and connects your heel bone to your toes (plantar fascia). It is not caused by osteoporosis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician