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Reclast - Please share your positive experiences
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: May 29 5:08pm | Replies (46)Comment receiving replies
I was terrified to have the infusion after reading some of the stories, but knew I had to do something to lock in my gains I'd made from Tymlos. i discussed with my concerns with my bone doc and scheduled it, he did note the vast majority have no lasting side effects beyond the first two weeks (I was terrified I would be in the small minority that do but knew I had to do something). He noted I am in good health and have no underlying conditions, he did do a full panel prior to determining if I was a good candidate (made sure kidney function was good, etc). I had my infusion on May 14. I hydrated very well the day before and day of (and for three days after as they recommended). I took tylenol just prior to the infusion, again that night and the next day. I felt fine evening of infusion, mild flu like symptoms the next day and then no issues since. I will have two more annual infusions then no drugs for several years with bone marker testing to determine when it's time for a next step.
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Does your doctor anticipate needing more treatment after three years on Reclast? Thanks so much.
Thank you for sharing! It seems like if we hydrate well, take Tylenol, as directed, the infusion seems to go well. I was wondering if anybody did all the above preparation and still ended up having terrible reactions? I’m planning to do Reclast after my Evenity treatment in a couple months. This site is so helpful!
I'm exactly the same - was terrified to have the infusion, but knew I needed to lock in my gains from Tymlos (got back over the line to osteopenia!). Discussed with my doc who also didn't think I would have side effects. I had my infusion yesterday and no side effects 24 hours later! I went to work today and worked out this afternoon. I'm a little older than you - just turned 61 & was diagnosed at 58 (just before turning 59). I drink a lot of water normally, but made sure to drink extra. They gave me Tylenol just before the infusion, IV saline and then the Reclast over 45 minutes. Interestingly they only gave me 400 mg of Tylenol. I took 2 extra-strength Tylenol last night, 2 this morning & then again mid afternoon. I'll take it again tonight just in case. I've continued to drink extra water & will do so tomorrow also. My doctor said "1 or 2 Reclast infusions." I'd love to stick to 1 but I trust her so we'll see...
A friend I work out with has had 2 and she didn't have any side effects either time.
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Love to hear this — i have my first infusion two weeks from today. I am staying in a positive mindset about it!! Thanks for sharing