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I had my First Reclast Infusion today.

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Aug 2 10:18am | Replies (28)

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Hi, I’ve just joined this group, I’ve been putting off having any sort of medication for the osteoporosis finding in 2022, especially since I’m not a good candidate for Fosomax (and I’d heard enough downside stuff to postpone any decision). So now I was advised last spring to consider a Reclast infusion, and I guess there’s only one option — nothing less than a year. But considering some of the downside info I’ve read (jaw necrosis, increasing joint pain, etc.), I’m still on the fence but I know I need to bite the bullet and do it, I’m 78 and healthy (hike, bike, swim, etc.), eat fairly well, take Calcium/D3/Mag each day, taking skyr and kefir each morning, leafy veggies, etc. I like to pretend this is all I need to do, but I just need some convincing that the majority of women taking the yearly infusion are glad they did. Curious how @jjpoodlespress and @georginas are doing and some others who’ve commented about your journey. Thanks.

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I would like to know as well. I am 75 but am afraid of side effects so I said no to the Reclast infusion. I am hoping it truly works.

Hi @penders20 and welcome! I had my first Reclast infusion in May 2025. I experienced no side effects and fingers crossed it remains that way. I visited my dentist prior just to make sure that my dental health was good. For reference, I've also taken Fosamax intermittently and did one year of Evenity and one year of Tymlos prior to Reclast. I've had good gains and am glad I took the leap. I felt that the potential benefits outweighed the potential risks of not being on medication as I had experienced multiple atraumatic fractures in a short period of time and my quality of life was greatly diminished. Thankfully I'm doing well now and am healthy and active again. Best wishes to you moving forward!