I find it obvious that a lot of you on here have done some rather extensive research on treatment and options. Honestly, I see some talk about DEXA scan, CTX, Prolia and Reclast infusion dosage. I lack a great deal of knowledge evidently. I have a bone density test preformed and my endocrinologist expresses that I have the onset of osteoporosis and will require Reclast infusions until my count comes within a normal range. Well, I refused any treatment at first. Six months later, I received a call from the endocrinologist asking if I were ready for the infusion, “ Yea, I guess so”. I go and get the infusion which might have taken no more than 10 minutes to have done and I go home. I felt okay the first day or two and then I felt achy all over and could hardly move my right arm without assistance from my left arm. I felt nauseated and still do off and on; I blame that on stress from the pain, not sure what the real reason is. Six months later and the pain in my shoulders might wake me two or three times a night. At first it really bothered me; I try to ignore it now and just go back to sleep. I continue physical therapy as long as my VA insurance will cover; which they expressed will end the first of February. My endocrinologist says I NEED a second infusion in June 2025 and it is important that I follow up with a blood test a week prior. I try to not focus to much on this because it is six months out. However, that time is going to come that I will have to address this issue and I truly fear a repeat of the last infusion and the pain was almost unbearable. I find myself telling myself to cancel the follow up appointment and just go on with my life. I’ve been retired for a little over a year and really have had zero time to try and enjoy a day because of this continuing pain I am experiencing on a daily basis. No one ever told me to stay hydrated or take anything prior to treatment. I have difficulty consuming a lot of fluids because I’ve had bladder cancer 5x over the corse of 13 years and a nerve or something got damaged because every time I have to urinate it burns like a bad UTI. I do understand the importance of staying hydrated. Since the Reclast infusion the burning has increased some, which does not help the desire to consume additional fluids. At one point I did try to increase my fluid intake thinking more fluids might put out the fire, well, that did not work. Most days now I just try to stay busy and try not focus too much on physical ailments until an alarm goes off and I have to deal with it. I honestly do wish you all a lot of luck on your treatments and results. I feel, sometimes just knowing that someone else cares and has or is in the same boat does give a little comfort and maybe that is all I need because I honestly do not want a second infusion so I can continue feeling like I’m on my last days, especially mobility wise! I’m only 68 years old and have way to many things to get done around my home!