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Old 05-19-2009, 09:46 AM
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What are calcitonin injections and biphosphonates IV's? I don't recall reading about them here. Are they typically only available overseas? Are they effective?
Calcitonin is used as typical first stage treatment for RSD in Belgium. It comes in the form of injections and the typical treatment is 1 injection every day for 3 months.

If the RSD has progressed beyond that and is persistent, then bisphosphonates are used. You typically have to consult a rheumatologist for that. There was a study published in 1998 about the use of bisphosphonates in bone cancer and recalcitrant RSD. Bisphosponates are meds also typically used for (post-menopausal) osteoporosis. Meds like Aredia (Pamidronate) (which I got), Fosamax, ...
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