InstantForum.NET v4.1.4National Osteoporosis Society - Osteoporosis Forumhttp://www.nos.org.uk/forum/D.Hughes@nos.org.ukThu, 20 Jun 2013 04:26:14 GMT20http://www.nos.org.uk/forum/Topic8488-3-1.aspxHi beryl <br>My daughter has juvenille osteoporosis and had zoledronate 2 years ago -she was fine on it and she had no side effects while she was on it -it increased her bone density and she preferred it to her previous treatment which was Pamidronate <br><br>CazSun, 15 Apr 2012 22:27:59 GMTcazhttp://www.nos.org.uk/forum/Topic8488-3-1.aspxI was having indigestion and bone pains with alendronic acid and the infusion was suggested to me. When I told my dentist she said to be wary of long lasting infusions. Once its in your system you are stuck with it, if you then have problems. Although it would have stopped my indigestion, the bone pains may have continued. I was not prepared to take this chance. <br><br> I finally got strontium ranelate from the Consultant because I started self medicating with strontium citrate and she was unhappy about this. I have had no problems with either strontiums.<br><br> I am not for one minute suggesting that you self medicate, but there are other drug options which you need to discuss with your consultant, strontium ranelate is one of them.Wed, 28 Mar 2012 23:45:59 GMTLynne Hhttp://www.nos.org.uk/forum/Topic8488-3-1.aspxAs andronic acid was making me sick my specialist has recommended a yearly infusion of Zoledronate <br>Has anyone had this treatment and how did they get on ,as the possible side effects are making me anxious<br>BerylWed, 28 Mar 2012 23:00:55 GMTBeryl