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Diane Stanley I had no idea I had osteoporosis..I am 75 always very active bike riding pickleball softball yet my back for years would get so tired especially lower back area . Finally got an MRI my ortho MD very dismissive yet said I need surgery ASAP due to arthritis spinal chips … I believed her …long story short osteoporosis she had a mishap in my surgery …on 12/12\23 recovery was awful it was an internist that brought up osteoporosis….inwas given IV Reclast 5
Mg while recovering from back surgery …going thru PT Reclast made me very sick my bones hurt my body is so painful I talked to the nurse twice …her suggestion was pain pills and basic IV. I was a total idiot I thought this medication. Was safe to help my back …yep idiot ! For days I felt I was dying and so much pain !! Then I got on this website thank you as I am alive slow scared what is next …PT had to quit coming as my joint pain was a 10 out of 10 with horrible headaches ….i am college educated what the hell happened ? To trusting ? Using a walker full time Norco 7.5mg every 4-6 hours decided I needed to drink more water not scheduled t ok see. My doctor for 3 months …what do I do n?? Am I dying ‘? Called the ER called pharmacy I cannot eat this has been a nightmare any suggestions would be so appreciated! Normajean. please help me !!

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I am so sorry for your pain. Going from active to your condition is very sad. Bone building drugs scare me. All us old ladies seem to have osteoporosis and the drugs seem to be very painful. Hope you recover fast