Prolia treatment for osteoporosis: What is your experience?

I, too, was concerned about the many side effects. I have been on Prolia for 2 years (ie. 4 injections) and have had no side effects. My latest bone density test showed an increase in density, which is the best part!

I was on Bonviva for 2 years and it didn't work. I started Prolia in January. So far the only side effects I notice are the same I had with Bonviva... stiffness in my hips and knees when I sit for a long time or first thing in the morning. I am 53 and have just started testing to see if they can discover a cause for my Osteoporosis.

I have been taking Prolia for two years, and i have not had anh side effects. Much better than the IV Reclast that i was taking before.

Hello @veriska, @crenhov, @ritafarmer, and @cairnmama, welcome to Connect and thank you for posts about Prolia for osteoporosis. Thank you for jumping in and addressing @veriska's concerns about the side effects of Prolia.

I would like to also invite @kayelle, @tessie, @dolan, @janicec8957, @donna13, and @jaleen, to share their experiences with taking Prolia for osteoporosis in this discussion as well.

I am currently on my 3rd year of Prolia. I have NO side effects. I ended up switching doctors after approximately 15 years because of insurance problems/non reimbursements. I was 'freaked' out of my comfort zone and in the middle of treatment. I saw a new endocrinologist who agreed with the treatment as I have Systemic Mastocytosis and have had multiple fractures as well. I will continue on Prolia this year (June/May injections). See the endocrinologist and have my 1st DEXA scan after the start of Prolia. We may return to the 2 year Forteo as I had incredible results from that several years ago. I would highly recommend Prolia if needed.

I want to thank everyone for your reply. It helps with my decision. I am at -2.9. Has anyone started Prolia at or above that degree?

Thank you so very much for the Prolia information. My doctor told me yesterday that he wanted to start me on this. Several years ago I took the Fotteo for two years, but since my bones are still so thin, he wants to try me on Prolia. Thank you to everyone who has information on this drug, it will definitely make all of our decision so much easier.

I was about 35 yrs old and premenopausal with my T9 vertebrae fracture. Had extreme numbers -2.4 hip, -3.5 spine. Started on Fosamax daily...was okay....but numbers started to decline again, 2 years of Forteo with extremely good results but only able to be on for 2 years, back to Fosamax weekly to maintain the bone Forteo built. Since I had been so young starting treatment, the doc game me a drug holiday of approx 3 years with 5 fractures in my pelvis in a fall. That started the Prolia. Have had clavicle fracture (answering the phone), rib fracture (sneezing), T9 vertebrae (lifting arms over head), pelvis (fall). Not hereditary in my family...

I also had incredible results with two years of Forteo, but i was told that two years was all that i could have--that i couldn't t go back and use it again later.

Yes, that is what I was told also. I have been off several years so therefore the dr. said I could now do Prolia, but not Forteo again.