21-03-2014 4:47 PM
any-one on it?is it worth the hassle
about a year ago i damaged my back lifting a childs motorbike (seat came off as i lifted it and i twisted)i finally mentioned it to Dr that i was only able to stand for about 5 min and walking getting worse(am already registered disabled) was it my disability getting worse or could it be my back x-ray has shows i have a collapsed disc and arthyritus
shes put me on above tablet , vit d and calcium
this tablet is only once a week but no food or mediication before and for at least 30 min after 1/2 to a pint of liquid to be taken with it and the cruncher walk,stand or sit upright for 1/2 hour after it
21-03-2014 5:39 PM
Fiona do you have Osteoporosis? I think my mother took this a while back but stopped because of the side effects, it was as a prevention medication, but it didn't mix with her other pills and potions. I have three different pills for varying degrees of pain for my back, not to be taken together just depending on how much the b***er hurts.
21-03-2014 6:42 PM
21-03-2014 8:52 PM
If you are on Alendronic Acid then you will need to have a word with your GP to get Ad-Cal as well as it is a calcium supplement which will help your bones to repair themselves.
Please bear in mind that Alendronic should only be used for a maximum of 5 years otherwise it can cause 'brittle bone' syndrome.
Mine is for oestoporosis and scoliosis.
Had a major op 4 years ago to rebuild my spine which meant 3 weeks in RNOH Stanmore and a total of 14 hours under the knife in two stages.