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Can Osteoporosis Be Treated With Pregabalin In An Elderly Person?
I was prescribed Pregabalin following a hip operation that resulted in a damaged sciatic nerve and what I later called My dead leg . This was not discovered until, I was about to have a replacement knee on the same leg that I again mentioned my dead leg that the operation was cancelled pending further investigations and above damage was discovered. I was also told I have osteoporosis. I would mention that for years I complained of stomach trouble and eventually had an operation for colon cancer but still had the same problem. Years later I was diagnosed with coeliac disease since when I have no problems due to a gluten free diet. I am now 85 and until the fall, unaware of the osteoporosis, I was active - walking and gardening. I was later prescribed Pregabalin for some time and eventually I asked to just remain on my current medication ie Thyroxine, Lansoprazole and Adcal D-3 Caplets. I am having physiotherapy in the hope I can stimulate the leg. My question is - Is it possible that I can cure this problem as I had no relief from Pregabalin? Sorry this is such an extended message but hope springs eternal....
Hello,Pregabalin will not cure your osteoporosis.Pregabalin was most probably given for the damaged sciatic nerve.You can continue with Adcal D3 CAPLETS/Gemcal PLUS FOR THE OSTEOPOROSIS.
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Can Osteoporosis Be Treated With Pregabalin In An Elderly Person?
Hello,Pregabalin will not cure your osteoporosis.Pregabalin was most probably given for the damaged sciatic nerve.You can continue with Adcal D3 CAPLETS/Gemcal PLUS FOR THE OSTEOPOROSIS.