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Reclast Infusions: Side-effects & Recovery time
I just had a reclast infusion last week and have had serious side effects. I had the worst flue like aching for 5 days then my lefty arm became full of inflammation in the wrist, elbow and shoulder which caused extreme pain and I lost the ability to straighten my elbow. Ultrasound showed huge amounts of fluid throughout the arm. The right arm is now starting to have the same symptoms. The pain is excruciating. Has anyone else experienced anything like this? Neither the ER doctor nor the Dr. who prescribed the procedure knew what to do to ease the symptoms. Both arms from fingertips to shoulder are swollen and neither elbow will straighten. Anyone else have adverse reactions to the reclast infusion? If yes, how long did it last?
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I had my first (and last) Reclast Infusion last A;pril, 2024. Kaiser never gave me any instructions for pre or post Reclast, so I wasn't fully hydrated, etc. I was not sick after the infusion, but within 3 weeks I gained 9 pounds and my body aches and pain are still horrible! My back, right hip, knee, ankle, and shoulder are all affected. Everything has been on my right side only, which is where my infusion was given. However, this week my left knee is swollen and very painful. For the past several months, since the infusion, my leg ache at night in bed is so bad some nights I am up all night because it is much worse laying down. When I get in my car to drive, I have to lift my right leg up onto the seat to get in. I now walk with a slight limp. I also have lip trembles which I never had before! I have always been very active and busy, I do all my own shopping, fixing meals, cleaning house, etc. and we have our own non-profit that keeps me very busy all year. But now it takes a lot of effort to keep my schedule. I was a very young 83 year old before Reclast, now I am an old achy 84!