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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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Can Fosamax Reverse Osteoporosis

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Dr.  Shafi Ullah Khan MD

What is the mechanism through which Fosamax and similar drugs treating Osteoporosis cause skeletal, joint and muscle pain? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.    Prof. Kunal Saha MD

Hello, I just had a bone density test and was told I have osteoporosis , My doctor recommends I ... for osteoporosis that wouldn't cause weight gain? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Chobufo Ditah MD

I have recently been diagnosed with Osteoporosis with the result that my bone density has fallen at ... been suggested that I also take either Fosamax or aclasta intravenous infusion. I am a very active 68yr ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Chobufo Ditah ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Rakesh Madhyastha MD

should osteoporosis be treated when my dexa scan shows osteopenia and getting closer to the osteoporosis marker on the scale. I am slim and women and 74 ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha ( Nephrologist)
Dr. Ivo Ditah MD

I am 74, so why do I need to have a DEXA scan? I already took Fosamax and can no longer take it. So if I have osteoporosis , so what? What treatment is there? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ivo Ditah ( Internal Medicine Specialist)

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Dr. Sudhir Kumar MD

my medications ?? ) I have been taking Fosamax( generic ) for the osteoporosis for the past 2+years ...I have myasthenia Gravis and also osteoporosis ( have been on Prednisone for 2 years ) and... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sudhir Kumar ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr.  Shinas Hussain MD

I have received test results for a done density screening indications osteoporosis of the spine and almost reaches the level of osteoporosis of the hip as well. I am 63 years old.I will call my primary ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shinas Hussain ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.   Parth Goswami MD

Hi, I was diagnosed with osteoporosis in my wrist and a little in my hip. Doctor suggested I take Fosamax but I m not sure about taking any medication. I don t want taking any drugs if not completely ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Parth Goswami ( Pathologist and Microbiologist)
Dr. Purva Patel MD

Good Morning DR, I am a Registered Nurse who is diagnosed with Osteoporosis. I am very healthy, all my test results are negative for etiology for bone loss. I eat well ,I am encouraged to start taking ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Purva Patel ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Prakash H Muddegowda MD

I need a second opinion... I am having osteoporosis as shown by scans and xrays reports. My doctor started me on a medication called fosamax but after taking 2 tablets I had very itchy neck and scratched ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Prakash H Muddegowda ( Geriatics Specialist)