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My turn ~ Another view on Reclast [Zoledronic acid aka Zometa]
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Mar 4 1:01pm | Replies (74)Comment receiving replies
I had my Reclast infusion last Thursday. I felt great the following day and 1/2 into Saturday and I suddenly became very congested as in a very bad cold. Body aches, headache followed. Both continued and today seems to be resolving, I hope. I had prepped according to a post her regarding hydration, Tylenol and antihistamines. I had asked my endocrinologist for help with the 1/2 hour hydration before and after and ws told they have never heard of this. I suggested someone call the U of Kentucky to ask what their protocol is. I didn't anticpate that I would get any support from this doctor or his PA. It's important to advocate for ourselves even when it doesn't help. I am grateful for the help I have found here. My sympotms have not been of the type that I regret having the infusion. I will have the next one in one year. Thank you all~
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@clj9821 I am new to this forum and so appreciate all of the information and shared experiences from all of you. I met with my endocronologist this afternoon and she wants me to get the Reclast infusion. I tried Fosamax a couple of years ago and after a couple of weeks, had such horrible abdominal pain I passed out and fell. Fortunately I didn't break any bones. I swore off any meds until I had my next DEXA last July and with a -4.2 T score in my lumbar spine, I was forcefully encouraged to try Evenity. I had my first injection on a Friday and Sunday I was in the ER with heart attack symptoms. Those cleared up so I had another injection 6 weeks later (typically 4 weeks but because of my first reaction, endo decided to wait an extra two weeks). I had such severe bone pain I couldn't even walk. I have had 3 total knee replacements (same knee) and a hip replacement so I know something about pain, but the bone pain from the Evenity was so much worse than post-surgery pain. So I quit the Evenity in Decemer. I am terrified of getting the Reclast infusion because of my history with side effects. My endo says she understands my hesitancy, but that since I am at such high risk, I really need to take something because I will continue to get worse and it is not a question of "if" but "when" I will have a fracture. I am otherwise in perfect health. I hike daily, lift weights and am very fit at 66 years old. My endo also thinks I will tolerate the Reclast better than Fosamax because it is infused and thus bypasses the digestive system. Based on what she told me and what I've read here, I guess I will close my eyes, hold my nose, and take the jump and pray the side effects will be managable and that my next DEXA will show improvement. I hope everyone continues to get better and stronger.