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Should I get Reclast infusion. If I have Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Sep 8 4:52pm | Replies (13)Comment receiving replies
I think that one thing I've learned from this group, and other discussion groups, is:
1. Almost every serious, long-term, medication, not just those for osteoporosis, can have terrible side effects. They are interfering in your body's functions in a major way.
2. The side effects are real and can be devastating. The side effects of doing nothing are real and can be devastating.
3. It's a crap shoot. It is. But, as you weigh the odds remember that people whose lives are going well and smoothly are less likely to participate in this and other forums. We need fellowship the most when things go badly, and we also need advice and encouragement more. So, as you weigh the odds, look at research data on the frequency of side effects as well as the (also important) anecdotal evidence. The anecdotes let you consider how bad it can get. Pretty bad.
I'm starting Reclast this month and I'm terrified, but when I weighed my odds of being able to continue to travel, play with my grandkids, and teach, I came down on the side of taking the risk. Other people come out on the other side, and there is no right answer to the calculation.
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I agree. I took Evenity for 12 months and have had 2 infusions of Reclast due to 3 spinal compression fractures in 2022. My mother had osteoporosis and broke a hip and wrist. She was on Fosamax, recovered from her surgery and continued to teach Latin into her early 80’s. While taking Evenity and Reclast, I experienced minor issues like fatigue for a few days and slight pain in the hip area. I didn’t want to be on any of the medications either since I barely ever took anything stronger than baby aspirin ( as a child) or acetaminophen, but I didn’t want any more spinal fractures. It is a scary journey, and I worry about the future effects of these medications. But, like you, I want to enjoy my adult children and grandchildren. In addition to the medication, I lift light weights, take a few supplements, and walk 3-5 miles daily. For what it is worth, I also use a vibration plate that I purchased from Amazon. If nothing else, it is supposed to be good for the lymphatic system. After Evenity, my spine went from -3.7 to -2.9. Hopefully the Reclast is doing what it is supposed to do.🤞 Take care of yourselves!