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Reclast infusion long term side effects

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@kmketter If I may ask, what is your height & weight? I'm very small and thin. I've been prescribed Reclast but the more I learn the more hesitant I become, so I'm trying to get more information before starting. thank you.,Sarah

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@shmbrd not sure if you were asking me or KMKetter; I’m a male, 5’2” around 119 weight. 21 months out and continue symptoms from my infusion. My endocrinologist says it is not from the infusion, I say it is….did not have these symptoms ( shoulders and left foot pain, fatigue, nausea and aches and burning in my lower backside). I have Ankolosing spondylitis (50 years) and have had bladder cancer 5 times over the past 16 years. Retirement two years ago and was feeling pretty good until infusion. My endocrinologist say I need additional infusion, Reclast did not cause these symptoms, sent me to rheumatologist, who sent me to neurologist; both had no explanation for my symptoms. I go to physical therapy bi-weekly, helps some….just try to stay positive and as active as I possibly can! Best of luck!

@shmbrd Have you considered taking an oral form of a bisphosphonate instead of an infusion? At least then you would be getting a lower dose and could stop the drug if you have side effects.

I don't mean to provide medical advice but check into the "absolute risk" and benefit ratio of bisphosphonates. Several studies show they may improve DEXA scores but offer minimal benefits on fracture prevention. Doctors disagree but that's what I've read. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK598429/