Reclast infusion side effects?

@lwidstrand I have had two Reclast infusions (2025 and 2026) and noticed weight gain with this second one in early August. I was on a steroid back in May for severe lower back pain, so I guess it's possible it could actually be from that...or perhaps a combination of the two. I did gain a few pounds on Fosamax when I was on it years ago, but eventually it leveled off a bit. As soon as I stopped Fosamax, the weight came right off. It's mostly in my abdominal area, which is where it was while on Fosamax. I cannot get the scale to move no matter what I do. My endo had never heard of that, but he said if patients don't mention it to him, of course he wouldn't know. It's very frustrating, especially knowing that I have one more infusion to go in 2027.

@harborside24 honestly, if your only “negative” symptoms from Reclast infusion is a few pounds weight gain, that is really not a bad thing. I do know weight to some people is very important and I am not attempting to make fun of a few pounds! The potential side effects from Reclast is far worse than weight gain and I know from experience. Hopefully your weight will level out in time or go back to your desired weight! My endocrinologist, neurologist and rheumatologist all says none of my symptoms are related to the infusion, yet I experienced none prior to the infusion!

@dannyandebbie Yes I still have crippling back pain more than three months after my Reclast infusion.

I have also gained 10 lbs and I am trying to get back to my usual weight and it is not easy. I am now 145 lbs 5’5” and have been 135 for a very very long time. I am eating less, drinking more water and exercise and walking more.

I have also gained 10 lbs and I am trying to get back to my usual weight and it is not easy. I am now 145 lbs 5’5” and have been 135 for a very very long time. I am eating less, drinking more water and exercise and walking more.

My first Reclast infusion was a piece of cake. My recent one this year (2nd one) caused 6 weeks of left hip pain as well as lower back pain. Very stiff as well. FINALLY 2 days ago the pain subsided. I don't think I'll go for #3 next year.

@ladybugnc Exact same I’ve maintained 135ish for years and now 143-145
The stiff neck and headaches are frustrating. I hope it all fades with time, it’s been 5 months.

My first Reclast infusion was a piece of cake. My recent one this year (2nd one) caused 6 weeks of left hip pain as well as lower back pain. Very stiff as well. FINALLY 2 days ago the pain subsided. I don't think I'll go for #3 next year.

@lwidstrand I have had two Reclast infusions (2025 and 2026) and noticed weight gain with this second one in early August. I was on a steroid back in May for severe lower back pain, so I guess it's possible it could actually be from that...or perhaps a combination of the two. I did gain a few pounds on Fosamax when I was on it years ago, but eventually it leveled off a bit. As soon as I stopped Fosamax, the weight came right off. It's mostly in my abdominal area, which is where it was while on Fosamax. I cannot get the scale to move no matter what I do. My endo had never heard of that, but he said if patients don't mention it to him, of course he wouldn't know. It's very frustrating, especially knowing that I have one more infusion to go in 2027.