I visited an endocrinologist pharmacist and he shared that Reclast does not cause long term side effects, such as very sore lower jaw, constantly sore shoulders, left foot sore nausea, especially after 10 months out and recommended I have a second infusion; to which I declined until I get an answer to what is causing this all this pain. Now they want blood work to check my body for inflammation; which I have read the Reclast can cause. Also want to X-ray my shoulders and left foot…..10 months later.
First, do realize as we age we are more prone to fractures! Secondly, a fractured hip doesn’t have to put one into a nursing facility. My mother in-law, 93 years old fell, fractured her hip, was home in a week with physical therapy; she did have dementia so the pain was next to zero. Also! My wife had total bilateral hip replacement with many complications. We later learned that The surgeon that scheduled her for surgery did not preform the surgery, his trainer did; he did the revision once the compressed nerve regenerated nine months later. My wife was also black & blue from head to toe after the bilateral.
Bottom line! Be your own advocate and Never be afraid to ask questions! Good Luck!