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Old 01-02-2010, 08:35 AM
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That is great you are doing well. I'd suggest you discuss getting off the Fosamax with your doctor. I don't think the the drug has done this for you. In fact over time it will increase risk of fracture.
(the way these drugs work is very imperfect and in some cases dangerous).

Fosamax has been linked to jaw necrosis, muscle problems, heart problems, etc.
example:
http://health.usnews.com/usnews/heal...-fractures.htm

The way these drugs work is to show more bone density on tests, but the bones themselves are more brittle and do not heal when broken (hence the jaw necrosis). You can Google this for more info. It is pretty available now, that Fosamax went generic.

Magnesium, B12, boron, and Vit K, Vit D are all players in bone density. You can get the vit K from vegetables. (I don't like recommending a supplement at this time, as the clotting risks are not clear with supplements of K). People who take alot of antibiotics may become low in K since the antibiotics kill off beneficial bacteria in the bowel that make K for us.

Also good amounts of D are essential...but you say you have been tested for this.

Thank you for the update. I am sure others here can benefit from your experience.
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