Prolia shots

Many here have or had Prolia experience. I suggest entering Prolia in the search. There is lots!!

Hello @ann78, I don't have any experience with Prolia shots but there are quite a few different discussions on Prolia that you might find helpful. Here's a list of the different discussions and member comments along with the links to them - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/discussions/.

Are you looking for specific information on the Prolia shots?

I have been on Prolia for two years now. Infusions are simple and quick. I often have joint "dull" pain in my joints for about a week after but otherwise, I tolerate it well. My last doctor visit noted that I was almost back to osteopenia so I think it's worth it for me. Luckily my insurance takes care of the very expensive infusions twice a year. I hope you do well with Prolia.

Your information is helpful. I'm trying to decide whether to take injections, pills, or just changing or improving my lifstyle. My T-scores are T-3.5 & 3.9.

Question—if one is concerned about Prolia shots 2x per year, could smaller doses be done 4x a year and still be effective ? Concern about side-effects… also concern about the fact you only take it 2 years and then must take another med or lose all the benefits- this bothers me and my desire to avoid meds for life, so many of which are very hard on older body systems which are already challenged.

I've been taking Prolia shots for 7 years. 2 x year. No problem until I stopped to have dental work done. But, had a bone specialist helping me and he put me in Evenity (made by same company) for 1 year. Then went back on Prolia. No problems. I am 79 years old. Why do you think that you can only take Prolia for 2 years?

Suzanne

Although we are all different I will tell you of my decision and story.
I tried Foxamax and Actonel in the past and each time my back muscles went out and in horrible pain.
These medications are all suppose to help with osteoporosis early on.

Took for Forteo injections and it took my vitamin D down and I went into horrible arm pain until I myself figured out that my Vitamin D was being affected. Forteo was depleting my Vitamin D. Went to several doctors to understand what had happened and all said "Nothing wrong, no findings." It was I that figured it out after research, talking to others, and making a decision to replenish my Vitamin D.

Last year it was suggested that I go on Evenity. My bone density came back a -4.
I have decided not to take it due to possible side effects and then because of what med's you have to take afterwards long term.

For the last two years due to another health problem I began doing light exercises. Since then my tailbone that was painful when sitting on it no longer is painful no matter how I sit.
In the last decade I have taken 3 falls and not broke a bone.

As we have been told all along, exercise, exercise. Maybe if I had listened and done that through the years I would not have had a -4 bone density test...don't know.
For me, too many medications turn out to be causing other problems while they are supposedly fixing another.
We have to take the time to research, think deeply and make a decision for ourselves knowing ourselves better than anyone else and what risks we want to take. Those risks flare up in many things in life and decisions are always having to be made.
Barbara

@svereen ok…I had heard the 2 year limit from other sources…your post is interesting, worth pursuing. Thanks.

@blm1007blm1007 so sorry you had this experience. I’m having a hard time understanding why anyone would take the chance after reading many experiences like yours. Functional training has been proven to keep us strong and in many cases reverse joint and bone issues. We have been trained to reach for a pill, injection to remedy almost everything. Not judging at all, because you really have to be your own advocate in your health these days. I’m curious what will happen long term for all of the thousands of people taking GLP’s for cosmetic results- although in this case, it seems to be a positive for other chronic maladies. I hope so! Trust yourself as long as you know the source of your own research.

@nycmusic maybe, it was Evenity that has a 2year limit ?