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Hi Linda, I don't post often, but read all the
posts everyday. I don't know how osteoporosis is for men, but I do know
about seizures. I had seizures for two years before my TM diagnosis (none
since). I was put on a number of medications (Febatol, Tegretol, Dilantin,
Depakote) which I had allergic reactions to (rashes) when I tried to get to
therapeutic dosages. I was finally put on primidone, and that was
discontinued when I was diagnosed with TM. I have often wondered if the
seizures were early signs of TM since I only passed out on my first seizure and
only had jerking seizures from then on. Once I got steroids by IV for 3
days, the seizures stopped. I've had muscle spasms off and on, but no
seizures. My doctors don't know (at least can't explain) what the
relationship was between the seizures and TM. Interesting question.
Do your doctors have any explanations.
All my best, Roger - Kennewick, WA
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Subject: Re: [TMIC] osteoporosis
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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