Osteoporosis is a serious problem and can lead to an increase in fractures that in turn lead to decreased quality of life and sometimes even death. The pharmaceutical community has developed a class of drugs called bisphosphanates that are suppose to reduce osteoporosis.

Bisphosphonates are a class of drugs that inhibit the resorption of bone. Bisphosphonates are used to prevent and treat osteoporosis. Common bisphosphonate drugs are: Fosamax, Boniva, Reclast and Actonel.

Side effects of bisphosphanates: osteonecrosis, increased risk of esophageal cancer, increased risk of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, increased femoral shaft fracture. There are some links to irregular heart rhythms with fosamax and reclast (Sahelian).

 A recent study report in the February 23, 2011 edition of the Journal of the American Medical Association talked about a finding that treatment with a bisphosphonate for 5 years or longer was associated with an increased risk of a particular type of fracture. Although the study found that the risk was low for a fracture it did still exist. Bisphosphonates actually inhibit the resorption of bone and thus interfere with the normal cycle of bone building and breakdown. Should we actually change what the natural rhythm of the body? Are we more intelligent than the Creator? We are not! Patients should be made aware of the fact that bisphosphanates can actually increase the risk of a particular type of fracture. They should also be informed of the significant side effects associated with this drug. I am talking about sitting the patient down and actually discussing the side effects not just telling them to read the insert. There are several natural methods to increase bone mass without causing the harmful side effects of bisphosphanates. Natural medicine can increase bone mass and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Natural medicine can help you prevent osteoporosis and many other health problems. If you are taking bisphosphonates and would like more information please contact us at:

North Shore Institute of Healing

Phone: 808-679-9880

email: nsihinfo@gmail.com

 

Reference:

Laura Y. Park-Wyllie, Muhammad M. Mamdani, David N. Juurlink, Gillian A. Hawker, Nadia Gunraj, Peter C. Austin, Daniel B. Whelan, Peter J. Weiler, Andreas Laupacis (Feb. 23, 2011) Bisphosphonate Use and the Risk of Subtrochanteric or Femoral Shaft Fractures in Older Women. JAMA 305(8): 783-789.

Sahelian, R., (n.a.) Bisphosphonates side effects, osteonecrosis, safety, danger, caution. Retrieved from http://www.raysahelian.com/bisphosphonate.htmlI

 Appointments are available to discuss bisphosphanates or any other pharmaceutical or natural product at North Shore Institute of Healing.