Alendronate sodium ... taken to help keep bones healthy..
side effects
Unusual thigh bone breaks (mine cracked then cracked my hip)
Sever jaw bone issues (can't get a tooth inplant because of it)
bone joint and muscle pain
Esophagus problems (I have trouble swallowing at times)
Low calcium levels (Low calcium levels, also known as hypocalcemia, can cause a number of health problems, including:
- Neuromuscular irritability: Symptoms include tingling, numbness, and fatigue in the extremities and around the mouth.
- Muscle spasms: Muscle cramps, spasms, and twitches can occur in the hands, fingers, face, throat, and arms. Spasms in the throat can make it hard to breathe.
- Seizures: Usually only occur in severe cases of hypocalcemia.
- Heart problems: Abnormal heart rhythms, fainting, and even heart failure can occur. Low calcium levels are also linked to an increased risk of sudden cardiac arrest.
- Kidney problems: Kidney stones and kidney failure can occur.
- Poor oral health: Teeth can become more susceptible to decay and loosening.
- Cataracts: Calcium deficiency is a factor in the development of cataracts.
- Osteoporosis: Calcium deficiency is a factor in the development of osteoporosis, a condition that causes bones to become weak and brittle.
Sounds nasty!
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