Prolia treatment for osteoporosis: What is your experience?

Posted by Veruska @veriska, Mar 7, 2017

I received the results from my bone test and they have recommended I start Prolia. I have read the side effects and I am concerned. Has anyone use this drug and if so what side effects have you experienced. Thank you

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suburbanjoyce | @suburbanjoyce | Feb 28, 2019

My internist advised me not to take Fosamax or the related drugs after I reminded him of my acid reflux. I tried Prolia once but think that it may have caused increased muscle and joint pain in addition to my osteoarthritis. Exercise seems to be the only safe option. Just have to get motivated.

lippemouse | @lippemouse | Feb 28, 2019

I wondered how I would tolerate it - but it seems fine. EXERCISE - for sure. Always and forever.

susan30 | @susan30 | Mar 1, 2019

In reply to @lippemouse "I wondered how I would tolerate it - but it seems fine. EXERCISE - for sure...." + (show)

What was your T-score of your Dexascan when you were put on Fosamax ?

sue225 | @sue225 | Mar 1, 2019

In reply to @harper2018 "I have received one injection of Prolia and I am struggling with constipation to the point..." + (show)

I am 64 on prolia for almost one year. Have a terrible gut before the Prolia: celiac disease, IBS-c, acid reflux. My constipation and loss of appetite problem has become severe in the last two months. Now dependent on laxatives which are creating new g.i. problems. I do have a suspicion that the Prolia is a contributing factor. In the process of getting to the bottom of this. Next injection supposed to be in May. Are you still on Prolia?

TERESA LOGAN | @quiteachiver75 | Mar 2, 2019

@quiteachiver76 I AM ON PROLIA AND HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS ITS BEEN 2 years

mabel343 | @mabel343 | Mar 2, 2019

In reply to @sue225 "I am 64 on prolia for almost one year. Have a terrible gut before the Prolia:..." + (show)

@sue225 Are you taking magnesium? It is important for bone health, but also should take care of constipation. It comes in several forms, with Magnesium Oxide being the one most commonly found on the shelf at the drugstore. I take Magnesium Glycinate, which I order from Amazon. My 4th injection was due two months ago, but I have so many issues that I decided not to get it.

sue225 | @sue225 | Mar 2, 2019

In reply to @mabel343 "@sue225 Are you taking magnesium? It is important for bone health, but also should take care..." + (show)

Thanks for the magnesium tip Mabel. Have a feeling that in some way I dont understand that the Prolia may be a contributing factor. Appreciate your trying to help.

shazam1011 | @shazam1011 | Mar 2, 2019

In reply to @swim4ever "I'm not getting another shot and I'm going to monitor my calcium and D levels. I'm..." + (show)

How was the herbal evaluation you mentioned?

sue225 | @sue225 | Mar 3, 2019

In reply to @crenhov "I was on Bonviva for 2 years and it didn't work. I started Prolia in January...." + (show)

I have had two Prolia injections so far. I have noticed that over the winter, my hip pain is greater than it was before the Prolia. More stiffness too.

swim4ever | @swim4ever | Mar 3, 2019

In reply to @shazam1011 "How was the herbal evaluation you mentioned?" + (show)

So I take Milky oat top tincture twice A-day 1200 mg calcium plus D3 twice A-day, tumeric supreme by Gaia teice a day, an extra D3 .I also swim half a mile 2 to 3 times a week I walk quite a bit every single day and I eat organucally most of the time and I also am gluten free