Annie symptoms and conditions

Have been taking Fosamax for 2 years until stopping 5 weeks ago at the advice of my gynecologist. It never occurred to me to associate my joint and muscle pain to this medication, it felt like I had generalized arthritis. I started to get informed online, to find out that my terrible problem stated with Fosamax. I am now feeling better from most of the pain, however I am still suffering from extreme pain in my right buttock muscle, keeping me up at night, to relieve the pain I am taking tramadol which only helps during the day. Is there anyway that this Fosamax side effect can be reversed? If anyone is experiencing what I just mentioned, please let me know, I am afraid that this horrible pain is permanent.
Many thanks.
A. R.

I was on Topamax for migraine a few years ago and had to go off of it because my insurance changed. I was crushed!! I was on a lowww dose- only 25mg. morning and night. It helped soooo much- and really- the only side effect was some weight loss and the tingly fingers and maybe weird taste in foods.Also- and maybe it's because I;m relieved of constant headaches- I have MORE energy and even better breathing, seemingly!! ( just now had a problem spelling 'taste'- and have read where that is a side effect but think for me it's just being 51 and a tad flaky with menopause. :) ) I'm back on it now- 25 mg. morning and night- and am very happy. The several times a week migraines ( the real thing) are gone- as are the constant floaters I get in front of my vision, and the things like vertigo and photo-phobia that I have constantly even when I'm not in a full-blown migraine. I just don't get the fatigue, headaches, etc. other people do- in fact, almost nothing by way of side effects. That is no doubt due to the low dose and also because everyone's system is different. I am lucky to have found the one med which nails my migraines! I've read all the posts and am definitely upping my water intake, however- thanks for that head's-up! It never hurts! I would say that anyone with intractable migraine should at least try it- although at a low dose. My doc is very cautious and started at the lowest possible end luckily for me.If you're one of the fortunate people who toleates this med it definitely works beautifully to prevent the majority of migraines in chronic sufferers! It IS expensive, though-even in it's generic form- and I really hope to keep affording it!!
Blessings- A.

Oh I can sympathize with all the others on this killer drug. It has been quoted to me as being the discovery of the century for the treatment of Stroke etc . Well yes it will help with that but it will kill all other parts of your body.
you see when you get to the stage where you need this medication they really do not have much hope for a long future so they do not worry about what affects one will get. They think, 'well you are going to die anyway so it is better to prolong the agony and suffer .
Well I experiences, depression, severe joint and back pain, insomnia, blurred vision, a feeling of flatness of mood . Stomach pain, my hips have never been the same since being on it. I am off it now and take natural Cholesterol support and it is working. It is a nightmare to be on this drug and if you can go to the natural do it and do it now for you life sake.

Hello,

I read about how YAZ birth control pill affects the body and psych and I am now scared. This is my 2nd day of YAZ (I've never been on birth control pills ever and I am 27 years old), it's all new to me but after reading all these negative posts about Yaz I don't know what to do. Before the birth control pills, I was depressed, annoying, serious weight problems - 210 lbs :~~((, low energy, low libido, always tired, terrible migraines every 2nd day, ridiculously increased appetite and excessive hunger, hair where it shouldn't be, menstrual blood clots, excessive cramping etc
I have all these problems for 3 years now and now that the family doc. put me on YAZ birth control pill I am even more scared - mainly of more weight gain, it would be a tragedy for me, I am fat enough already and what's worse I can't lose the weight, exercise doesn't help, diet doesn't help, NOTHING. Will YAZ birth control pill worsen my already tragic condition? I just don't know what to do and what to believe ... I appreciate any advice or help you can give me ... Thank You to all!

I am 69 years old.
I have been taking Singulair for about 4 or 5 years for Asthma along with 2 inhalers.
I have developed a severe rash and itching on my legs several years ago and sleeplessness off and on. I have Osteo-Arthritis but the joint pain has gotten worse.
I have also had headaches, ribcage pain and periodic inside shaking.
My doctor took me off of Singulair and 1 inhaler on 10/11/06 and put me on Spiriva -Handihaler a powder inhaler and remained on Qvar inhaler.

The itching and rash seems to be going away -- maybe too early to tell. Sleeping is better -- never had real horrible nightmares or dreams.
Singulair has worked for my breathing and night time wheezing for many years

If you need to breath with asthma ~~ I wish you well with Singulair. It certainly does not produce all side effects for everyone -- just be carefull.
Annie

HI ANNIE,
IT'S, LILLI. I HAVE BEEN OFF YASMIN FOR 4 MONTHS NOW AND THE HAIR LOSS HAS STOPPED. MY HAIR WAS COMING OUT DURING THE LAST FEW MONTHS I WAS ON THE PILL (I TOOK YASMIN FOR 8 MONTHS)AND IT GOT MUCH WORSE AFTER I STOPPED. BUT, I HAVE NOTICED MY HAIR IS STARTING TO GROW BACK NOW. IT TAKES TIME. DON'T WORRY!

For those of you who experienced hair loss after qutting Yasmin - how long did it take to occur? It's been almost 3 months since I've quit, and I haven't noticed any more shedding than usual. I'm so paranoid that I'll have that side effect...

-annie

I took Yasmin for a year to clear up my acne and regulate my periods...but I quit taking it in October because I thought it was exacerbating my anxiety and depression. (Also, I quit antidepressants in August, so that probably had more to do with why I feel like I've completely lost my mind...?)

Anyway, now I'm worried that I could possibly have PCOS...I gained like 25 lbs. in the past year (UGH!) while on Yasmin. (Not saying Yasmin was the cause - I really let my eating habits get out of control and I wish I would've stopped myself). Since I've quit Yasmin, my acne has started to creep up slowly again...My back is beginning to look like a warzone. I really hope it doesn't get worse on my face! Also, I looked in a magnifying mirror the other day, and I have BLACK hairs sprouting on my upper lip and chin!!! I have blonde hair and fair skin..This is horrible, I don't know what to do. Anyone have similar problems??
--annie