Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: JoDo63 on February 16, 2024, 04:01:55 PM
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Hi all. I am newly diagnosed with significant osteoporosis and suspected compression fracture. ( Oct 2023 )I am recovered pretty much from the back pain but am terrified of it happening again as the pain was excruciating. To this end I decided to try taking weekly alendronic acid. I am 5 weeks in and the side effects are dreadful. Aches and pains and more shockingly very low mood to the extent that I feel like crying all the time , anxiety which is new to me and my brain just doesn't want to function. I already take low dose anti depressants and I dont want to increase the dosage because I feel that is not the answer. I am just turned 60 and read that alendronic acid is 14 times more likely to cause depression in under 65s. I just don't know what to do as I don't want more bone deterioration. My doctor is useless knowledge wise. I've tried to do my own research but it's a minefield. Has anyone else experienced this ? If so , did the symptoms reduce with time? Does anyone know an alternative? I'm feeling so sad and low at the moment.
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Hi! Did your GP prescribe allendronic acid? If U feel that ill why continue?
Who diagnosed a 'suspected' compression fracture, an MRI scan should be fairly accurate. Bone pain is excruciating!
MayB have a look at the Osteoporosis support web-site and ask questions there? Brisk exercise is important - 10 mins every day, so that you are able to talk without panting.
Browse round. Make notes ;-)