← Return to Reclast Infusions: Side-effects & Recovery time

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@cindydee

I see my general practitioner tomorrow. The doctor that prescribed it said he had never heard of this kind of reaction and the ER doctor was totally in the dark. The prescribing doctor said it must be working since the inflammation was in each of the joints. This morning my right foot was so swollen that all of my toes were pointing straight up. The pain is almost to the point of being unbearable. And yes, thoughts of just ending it have gone through my head but the repercussions of that keep me from doing it. I don't want anyone to have to clean up the mess!

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As a retired nurse....I would suggest a second opinion. Preferably an MD with experience with Reclast. Hang on...see the 2nd opinion. I am sorry you're having this problem.

I had a similar, less severe reaction to my first Reclast infusion last November. My right knee swelled up and hurt very badly and I could barely hobble around the house! I put cold packs on it and laid on the couch and it went away after a few days. I had no previous knee problems.
Now, almost 4 months later, I have some arthritis like pains in my hands in the morning that are mild but get better as I move them.
I’ve had good results from the meds but I’m taking a break - maybe for a year (after this year).