Well Patti, your post certainly made me think twice. I don't have an answer to your question, but I do know research has come a long way in treating osteoporosis. Do you know our ages, when TM came to live with us and menopause are the same?
I have not had a bone density test and I was having seizures for 2 years prior to being put on seizure medicine (Lamictal) and had no idea that osteo could be caused by anti seizure meds. I have to say now I am a little concerned. I have 2 doctor appts coming up - I will have to ask, I guess to relieve my mind - or give me something else to worry about : - )
Please let us know what the doctor says.
Linda - Bothell, WA
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> I had a bone density test two weeks ago and now have an appointment with an
> endocrinologist because of additional bone loss. I've done some research and
> read on WebMD of the possibility that osteo can be caused by anti seizure meds.
> I haven't found any info on Neurontin/gabapenten regarding osteo.
> I have been taking osteo meds since age 48 when a bone density test came back
> abnormal. A tests at 50 showed no additional loss and at 52 I had improvement.
> TM and menopause happened simultaneously at age 53, my density test at 54 showed
> no change. Now, at age 56 the numbers are dropping.
> I know menopause can be the culprit, but do any of you know anything about anti
> seizure meds and bone loss? What can the endocrinol! ogist help with (besides
> telling me to stop caffeine)?
>
> Patti - Michigan
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