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On Boniva For Osteoarthritis, Have Breast Ache Radiating To Lower Back, Bloating, Some Vomiting. Ultrasound Normal. Cause?

I have had an ache under my right breast traveling along my right side to my lower back for about 2 weeks along with bloating . I had no naseau but did have some vomiting. Now the ache is primarily in the center of my back on the right side. I am a female 64 years old My doctor first thought it was my gallbladder but the ultra sound came back normal. Also he said my kidneys and liver were ok. He is scheduling me for a cat scan. I also had a back operation about 5 years ago on c4 and c5 vertebre. I have early osteoarthritis for which I take Boniva. What are some of the other things that could be wrong. Thank you, Clare
Mon, 15 Jul 2013
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Hi thanks for your question.
You are suffering from osteoarthritis for which you are taking Boniva.Boniva is brand ibandronate which is biphosphate drug used to treat or prevent osteoporosis in post menopausal women. The symptoms you are having are typical side effects of the Boniva.It does produce back pain,headache,upset stomach and pain in arms and legs. Before proceeding further for investigating cause for your symptoms, rule out side effects of Boniva responsible for your problems by stopping the drug for sometime in consultation with your treating physician.
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On Boniva For Osteoarthritis, Have Breast Ache Radiating To Lower Back, Bloating, Some Vomiting. Ultrasound Normal. Cause?

Hi thanks for your question. You are suffering from osteoarthritis for which you are taking Boniva.Boniva is brand ibandronate which is biphosphate drug used to treat or prevent osteoporosis in post menopausal women. The symptoms you are having are typical side effects of the Boniva.It does produce back pain,headache,upset stomach and pain in arms and legs. Before proceeding further for investigating cause for your symptoms, rule out side effects of Boniva responsible for your problems by stopping the drug for sometime in consultation with your treating physician. Hope this answers your question.