Guest guest Posted March 8, 2004 Report Share Posted March 8, 2004 Thanks so much, Betty. Things seem to have settled down and we're going to keep a close eye on everything for a while. Hope all is good with you. I'm glad you got your computer fixed - I'd be lost without mine!!!!! Take care, Love, Patti Actonel > > > > > > Patti, > > again. Iam a Nurse, black stools mean blood! Yes you can have > > abdominal pain and diarrhea from both Actonel and Fosamax. But the > > loose stools are usually brown, not black. I reitterate, black > > stools mean blood in the bowel, black is usually bleeding from the > > stomach, ie;due to an ulcer or gastritis caused by the offending > > medication. Also as I said Pepto- Bismal can cause black stools, > > also iron supplements. If you are not taking either one of these, > > call your Dr. now, and go to the ER. I don't mean to scare you. > > Don't wait until tommorrow, don't take anymore actonel. > > Sincerely, S. > > > > > > > > To learn more about EDS, visit our website: http://www.ceda.ca > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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