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bone pain four months after Reclast Infusion
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I had a great experience with Reclast until about 3 weeks ago. My infusion was in July of last year. No side effects. I thought I’d pulled a hamstring muscle, but it wouldn’t improve. Then the aching and sometimes pain began showing up in my lower back, my legs, and hips. It moves around, and that’s when I suspected the Reclast. The doc found nothing else wrong with me. @gently explained to me about the late onset reactions that are possible. The doc put me on steroids for the inflammation, and I’m hoping that helps. I’m a very active person and this is torture for me. But if the Reclast is doing its job and I can manage the discomfort, I’m going to try and stick with it. The other meds are not recommended for me.
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@harborside24, you are certain to understand the allergy to steroid medication far better than I do. But, if you are on prednisone, you might switch to dexa or betamethasone. Often it is the preservative or binder that is causing the reaction.
You are wise to consider damage to the bone. All the bisphosphonates carry the risk of osteonecrosis. The jawbone and the lower aspect of the femur are cited areas of risk. And although Reclast is a stronger ( and more effective infused) dose of bisphosphonate, osteonecrosis is uncommon and seen (normally) after years of use. Prior use of oral bisphosphonates, Prolia or Evenity would put a person at increased risk.
Pain at the upper segment of the thigh bone below the hip joint would indicate the need for imaging. Objectively it is reassuring that the pain is moving around. Subjectively, unless it feels muscular, ice packs are helpful to chase the pain especially when trying to sleep.
Bless your trip.
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@harborside24 I am 23 months since my Reclast infusion and the pain continues along with new symptoms! People should seriously consider the possible consequences before taking the Reclast. I’ve had constant shoulder and left foot pain! Recently I’ve noticed blurred vision and the nausea symptoms are back. It is scary at first and then I realized there is No other reasons for these symptoms! You can go to any specific specialist and they all say the same thing; “ I can find nothing wrong” and perhaps for some unknown reason maybe they cannot. I know this is real, refuse to line someone else’s pocket living on a fixed income! I’m sorry I received this infusion and honest suggest people stop listening to these endocrinologist and Do so Research before injecting yourself with this poison. I am in hopes the day comes that my body overcomes this poison! Best of luck to anyone receiving or considering this poison