Do Prolia injections affect the kidneys?

Posted by spiritbird2 @spiritbird2, Mar 30, 2016

I have been on Prolia injections for 2 years now. My kidneys were being effected by a lowering of GFR to 45. I am now on a years vacation from Prolia and GFR has increased to 50. My doctor said Prolia does not effect the kidneys. So now I am confused.

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@cehunt57

Thank you. I see nephrology next week and endocrinology next month. I will run this by both of them. Could you keep me posted on how this works out for you?

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@cehunt57 will do! And please share with me as well!

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@cares

I have been on Prolia for about 8 years. About a year ago I developed kidney disease picked up on routine visit and blood work done at the hematology/ oncology office I have been going to and where I received Prolia. My creatinine was 3, BUN was 50 and GFR 17. I was sent to a nephrologist and no one could tell me what caused the dramatic increase in my numbers. Prior my creatinine had been 1.4-1.6 labeled as insufficient kidney function minor now I am told I have stage 3-4 kidney disease. I have done a lot of research as I am someone who needs answers and yes kidney disease is not listed as a side effect of Prolia HOWEVER there are studies that show Prolia can cause a SIGNIFICANT increase in PTH levels ,,,, and high PTH over time can cause kidney disease !, PTH is not commonly tested nor was it at my hematologist, The kidney doctor does it as part of his standard panel and when it was over 900 thought that it was lab error but it came back high on the repeated test as well . My own research led me to Prolia as a reason for the PTH and in the 6 months it decreased to 190 I did not take one again until I have more information. If this has been happening every 6 mos for 8 years I have to wonder if this was the cause of my sudden decline in kidney function .............

If anyone has had any similar issue please respond,! It is not a link easily made took a lot of looking at different research and articles I do believe this is something that should be mentioned in the Prolia literature but is not !!!!

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Same here. After last Prolia shot within six months my GFR went from 59 to 43. I was taking Prolia for six years twice a year. Also ibuprofen had an effect. When I stopped ibuprofen for one month my kidney function went back to 58. But my pain management doctor told me Prolia interferes with kidney function. Something to do with phosphates. I’m going to stop Prolia. They say stop gradually but how does one do that when taking it every six months? I still have questions.

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@elisabeth1

Same here. After last Prolia shot within six months my GFR went from 59 to 43. I was taking Prolia for six years twice a year. Also ibuprofen had an effect. When I stopped ibuprofen for one month my kidney function went back to 58. But my pain management doctor told me Prolia interferes with kidney function. Something to do with phosphates. I’m going to stop Prolia. They say stop gradually but how does one do that when taking it every six months? I still have questions.

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@elisabeth1

Same here. After last Prolia shot within six months my GFR went from 59 to 43. I was taking Prolia for six years twice a year. Also ibuprofen had an effect. When I stopped ibuprofen for one month my kidney function went back to 58. But my pain management doctor told me Prolia interferes with kidney function. Something to do with phosphates. I’m going to stop Prolia. They say stop gradually but how does one do that when taking it every six months? I still have questions.

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I had my first Prolia shot last month. I visited with an orthopedic dr who recommended it, but stopping after five years, wait a year, start again. That was due to my concerns for jaw issues 1% of patients have. Had not heard about kidney issues.

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My doctor said something about phosphates. I’ll have to do more exploring.

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@cares

I have been on Prolia for about 8 years. About a year ago I developed kidney disease picked up on routine visit and blood work done at the hematology/ oncology office I have been going to and where I received Prolia. My creatinine was 3, BUN was 50 and GFR 17. I was sent to a nephrologist and no one could tell me what caused the dramatic increase in my numbers. Prior my creatinine had been 1.4-1.6 labeled as insufficient kidney function minor now I am told I have stage 3-4 kidney disease. I have done a lot of research as I am someone who needs answers and yes kidney disease is not listed as a side effect of Prolia HOWEVER there are studies that show Prolia can cause a SIGNIFICANT increase in PTH levels ,,,, and high PTH over time can cause kidney disease !, PTH is not commonly tested nor was it at my hematologist, The kidney doctor does it as part of his standard panel and when it was over 900 thought that it was lab error but it came back high on the repeated test as well . My own research led me to Prolia as a reason for the PTH and in the 6 months it decreased to 190 I did not take one again until I have more information. If this has been happening every 6 mos for 8 years I have to wonder if this was the cause of my sudden decline in kidney function .............

If anyone has had any similar issue please respond,! It is not a link easily made took a lot of looking at different research and articles I do believe this is something that should be mentioned in the Prolia literature but is not !!!!

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I only took two treatments with Prolia. The first one resulted in a UTI. I was treated for that. Well, when I got the second treatment I had another UTI come. The prolific was discontinued. Not long after that I saw my blood phrosphus was elevated and I was then diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. I don't know if it was the Prolia or the antibiotics I was given for the UTI that caused the kidney disease but, the Prolia certainly caused the UTIs. I never have them and they are a listed side effect of Prolia. So although indirectly, the Prolia did cause me to develop CKD.

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Have been diagnosed with stage 3B kidney disease. Have been on prolia for more than 5 years. Recently started lower back pain right hip pain ;pain in the groin area.
2. I have osteoporosis. Of course I take the prolia shots.
Also calcium 600 plus D3.
Just had bone density scan
My numbers: all I know are 3.4. don't understand what that means, other than it's bad.
I'm fixing to start physical therapy.
HELP. I am very leery and afraid of the prolia.
Trying to get in to see my doctor but I only get to talk to the nurse.
Do I say my name here?

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@cookie4

Have been diagnosed with stage 3B kidney disease. Have been on prolia for more than 5 years. Recently started lower back pain right hip pain ;pain in the groin area.
2. I have osteoporosis. Of course I take the prolia shots.
Also calcium 600 plus D3.
Just had bone density scan
My numbers: all I know are 3.4. don't understand what that means, other than it's bad.
I'm fixing to start physical therapy.
HELP. I am very leery and afraid of the prolia.
Trying to get in to see my doctor but I only get to talk to the nurse.
Do I say my name here?

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COOKIE4
When and where do I get your response?

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