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Anyone used prolia?

Posted by whattodo1 @whattodo1, Sep 21, 2025

I am 82. Terrible bone density. Prolia is expensive. Anyone been told how many injections make a difference?
Am questioning if it is worth the money.

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gravity3 | @gravity3 | 2 days ago
In reply to @kdendel13 "I am struggling with using Prolia. I haven’t started it yet but my doc is pushing..." + (show)
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I am struggling with using Prolia. I haven’t started it yet but my doc is pushing it. I have systemic arthritis, mostly in my hips, gerd and because of the gerd can only take certain bone density drugs. Because the bone density pills are hard in the gut. Tried Reclast last June and i had a bad immune reaction. Had to go on prednisone for a week. Same drug that put me in this position. I work out, take calcium, magnesium supplements. They all tell me I’m doing the right thing but say i must do this. I need some help and opinions of those who have similar experiences. Thank you

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@kdendel13

Can you take an anabolic bone medication.....tymlos, forteo or evenity?

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gently | @gently | 2 days ago
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@gently : I'm waiting to see if the healthcare organization my endocrinologist works for will grant an exception for me to have a Prolia injection rather than Jubbonti. I was on Prolia for 5 years with no problems so am willing to try that again. I will not have another Jubbonti injection. If I am not granted an exception I will find an independent doctor who isn't bound by the Sutter network rules. (Might be hard to do as independent physicians are falling by the wayside.)

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@mkoch, the independents are a such a loss. The practice where I see the endocrinologist was just purchased by the large and growing hospital complex. I hope they grant the exemption, it seems like they will.

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kdendel13 | @kdendel13 | 2 days ago
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@kdendel13

Can you take an anabolic bone medication.....tymlos, forteo or evenity?

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@gravity3 cannot take any of the bisphosphonates because of gerd. No Evenity because of blood pressure, cardio concerns.

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macleod4 | @macleod4 | 1 day ago
In reply to @kdendel13 "I am struggling with using Prolia. I haven’t started it yet but my doc is pushing..." + (show)
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I am struggling with using Prolia. I haven’t started it yet but my doc is pushing it. I have systemic arthritis, mostly in my hips, gerd and because of the gerd can only take certain bone density drugs. Because the bone density pills are hard in the gut. Tried Reclast last June and i had a bad immune reaction. Had to go on prednisone for a week. Same drug that put me in this position. I work out, take calcium, magnesium supplements. They all tell me I’m doing the right thing but say i must do this. I need some help and opinions of those who have similar experiences. Thank you

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@kdendel13
Would strongly suggest having a dental exam prior to using Prolia, as I'm sure you have been told. After my third Prolia, found I needed a tooth extraction and root canal. Root canal done but extraction is on hold for several more months. Don't think I will use Prolia again for this reason.

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gravity3 | @gravity3 | 1 day ago
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@kdendel13
Would strongly suggest having a dental exam prior to using Prolia, as I'm sure you have been told. After my third Prolia, found I needed a tooth extraction and root canal. Root canal done but extraction is on hold for several more months. Don't think I will use Prolia again for this reason.

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@macleod4

What will you follow the Prolia with?

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kdendel13 | @kdendel13 | 1 day ago
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@kdendel13
Would strongly suggest having a dental exam prior to using Prolia, as I'm sure you have been told. After my third Prolia, found I needed a tooth extraction and root canal. Root canal done but extraction is on hold for several more months. Don't think I will use Prolia again for this reason.

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@macleod4 yes, am doing so tomorrow before I see my rheumatologist next week. I have many concerns regarding other health issues, medications. Not being able to stop it once I start. I had a bad reaction to reclast last summer and I have some PTSD about this and was anxious then bc of my immune system. And I was right, but they don't listen, they just have their own agenda and too many patients.

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happy37 | @happy37 | 9 hours ago

Yes, I've been on Prolia, since 2024, now had 5 injections, advised to stay on it for 10 years. Feel fine on it. Only side effects so far are thinning hair & weight gain. I'm not happy with these, but feel it is the price I have to pay to protect my bones from further painful fractures. I live in England where Prolia is available on our NHS.

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gma415 | @gma415 | 7 hours ago

I am 76 years old and I’ve been on Prolia for ten years. Excellent improvement in bone density without a single side effect! I do not want to stop, but docs say I must. I’m very afraid of ReClast side effects but that seems the preferred next treatment. Anyone been through this transitioning process?

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gravity3 | @gravity3 | 5 hours ago
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I am 76 years old and I’ve been on Prolia for ten years. Excellent improvement in bone density without a single side effect! I do not want to stop, but docs say I must. I’m very afraid of ReClast side effects but that seems the preferred next treatment. Anyone been through this transitioning process?

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@gma415

You might go to the top of the page to the search box and type in reclast. There is an abundance of experience and also ways to prepare for the reclast infusion if that is the path you choose.

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