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Severe Epigastric Pain And Headache After Taking Alendornate. Esophagitis Or Gastritis? Have Osteoporosis Of The Spined
Had a side effect with taking one dose of Alendornate; severe epigastric pain, bloating, gas, headache and malaise. It was so bad I went to the urgent care and both he and my primary today confirmed my symptoms are related to esphogitis or gastritis from the medication. My primary suggested Reclast. I don't know what to do since I don't tolerate drugs well and surely don't want one in my system for a year! I was just diagnosed with Osteopororsis of the spine and had Osteopenia 2 years ago. What other alternatives are there for me that don't have such severe side effects?
Fri, 31 May 2013
Hello , thanks for writing to HCM
I am Dr vaibhav Gandhi, I am orthopaedic surgeon and spine specialist.
I have studied your case.
yes reclast is better option than alendronate
and you have to take just once year for 2 years
you can start nasal calcitonin spay
or PTH analog daily subcutaneous injection
Avoid lifting weights
Sit with taking support to your back
Continue spine extension exercises
Physiotherapy – SWD (Short Wave Diathermy), IFT (Interference Therapy). Please consult a physiotherapy that could help you with this
for any query you can contact my profile directly
I am Dr vaibhav Gandhi, I am orthopaedic surgeon and spine specialist.
I have studied your case.
yes reclast is better option than alendronate
and you have to take just once year for 2 years
you can start nasal calcitonin spay
or PTH analog daily subcutaneous injection
Avoid lifting weights
Sit with taking support to your back
Continue spine extension exercises
Physiotherapy – SWD (Short Wave Diathermy), IFT (Interference Therapy). Please consult a physiotherapy that could help you with this
for any query you can contact my profile directly
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