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igig
27th Aug 2010, 02:41
I am looking for information wrt the implications or consequences on a medical certificate of osteoporosis or osteoarthitis. Any information regarding the bisphosphonate (Fosamax, etc) family of drugs would be appreciated as well.
Thanks.

gingernut
1st Sep 2010, 23:46
You'll prbably have to talk to the authorities re: the drugs, but generally biphosphonates seem to be tolerated well.

The end outcome measure for patients with osteoporosis is fracture-there are no "in between" symptoms- you either don't have a break, or you do, so I'm unsure as to how this would be an issue in some one in the younger age range, but may have implications in those older.

I should imagine every 50 year old pilot has some form of osteoarthritis somewhere. The authorities are likely to be interested in your symptoms- (pain, function, mobility etc.)

keep us posted.

wheelsuplanding
22nd Feb 2011, 08:08
Hey,

Any updates on this as i am under investigation for the possibility of osteoporosis and i'm in my mid thirtys.

Any replies would be appreciated!!