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Alfred, ME

For those of you that also have Osteoporosis.... My doctor recommended that I take monthly or yearly injections for my Osteoporosis. Are you doing injections and if so, any side affects?

May 11, 2016
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Members shared their experiences with osteoporosis injections, with Prolia (every six months) being the most commonly mentioned treatment,... Read more

Members shared their experiences with osteoporosis injections, with Prolia (every six months) being the most commonly mentioned treatment, praised by several for its ability to increase bone density, though some noted the high out-of-pocket cost and the need to take calcium supplements alongside it. Other members described using Forteo (daily injections), Boniva (every six months), and Reclast (yearly infusion), with side effects ranging from mild stomach upset and injection site pain to one member experiencing a serious calcium drop requiring hospitalization after Reclast. A recurring theme was balancing the financial burden and potential side effects against the critical importance of protecting bone health, with members encouraging each other that their spines and bones are worth the investment.

A myRAteam Member

Yes,I have Osteopenia & RA so I have a shot of Prolia every 6 mos. No side effects so far with the four I've had. I do feel a bit more tired the next day but then I'm always tired..lol.

May 13, 2016
A myRAteam Member

My Osteo was caused by long term Prednisone- took Fosimax pills for a five years and quit- Prolia helps the wife- don't know why, but seems like guys don't get the Prolia, much?

June 26, 2016
A myRAteam Member

Not as of yet.. I'm still riding the remission train, lol.

May 24, 2016
A myRAteam Member

Wow.
God bless, if it helps any your story made me feel a little better about my situation.
Always figure that is my story/history can help somebody figure their issues out, then maybe there is a tiny bit of value through my suffering.

May 15, 2016
A myRAteam Member

I just had my first Reclast infusion this past Monday. Because I don't absorb meds well, my calcium took a nosedive yesterday - and currently admitted to the hospital on a calcium drip.

Of course that's me. My endocrinologist (I work with him), is totally awesome! I have his cell # & I had a concern yesterday when they sent me to a floor without cardiac monitoring.
My endo has spoken with the doctors, my nurse, and he's been texting me, keeping me in the loop.

So don't take my experience on this - if some complication is going to happen, it ALWAYS happens to me!

Not sure I am goingbto take another Reclast infusion - might ask for monthly oral Boniva instead

May 15, 2016

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