WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 1997: Re: FOSAMAX SIDE EFFECT TREATMENT (for James Jameison)

Re: FOSAMAX SIDE EFFECT TREATMENT (for James Jameison)

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 12 May 1997 17:09:45 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sun, 11 May 1997, Barbara wrote: >
>Dear Doctors,
>This was sent to comments at obgyn.net in error so I have moved it over
>her so you can see it.
>
>Thanks,
>Barbara Nesbitt
>
>James Jameison writes:
>
> MY WIFE HAS BEEN TAKING
>>FOSAMAX FOR ABOUT 2 MONTHS WITHOUT ANY SIDE EFFECTS UNTIL TWO DAYS AGO. SHE
>>BEGAN HAVING THE PAIN IN THE ESOPHOGUS AND SOUR STOMACH. SHE IMMEDIATELY
>>STOPPED THE DOSAGE BUT CONTINUES TO HAVE THE SYMPTOMS. IS THERE A HOME
>>REMEDY? IT HELPS TO TAKE PEPTO BISMOL BUT NO REAL LASTING EFFECTS.
>>>THANKS FOR YOUR REPLY.

This may be nothing but it may also be esophagitis, one of the known complications with Fosamax. Usually the symptoms of esophagitis come more rapidly and leave more rapidly than in your wife, but nonetheless, it has occurred. If over the counter remedies don't work, please have her see a doctor soon. This may be the first symptoms of an underlying gastrointestinal problem brought to the fore by Fosamax

-- Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York Great Neck, New York http://www.obgyn.net/states/bios/marchbein.htm http://www.obgyn.net/women/heroes/harveym.htm

*Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purpose only. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options.

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