http://www.medications.com/effect/view/33540 I am a 72 year old white female who has been on Fosamax over 5 years for osteoporosis which runs in my family. In December, I had severe discomfort in the thigh area of my right leg. X-rays ordered by my GP showed nothing. Sent me to orthopedic surgeon w Thu, 21 Aug 2008 02:13:44 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/33540?item=11404 I have just been able to read your posting! what a journey you have had,---and what a blessing you did your own research. I was only on Fosamax about 5 months and was crippled with pain,---and you were on it for 5 years and still had the fractures...Wit http://www.medications.com/effect/view/33540?item=11404