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Reclast Infusions: Side-effects & Recovery time
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Hi there. Thanks, @JustinMcClanahan for adding me. I have Osteoporosis and tried supplements, diet, and exercise to increase my bone density but nothing worked. I was getting worse. I also want to add that I had been active for decades so weight bearing exercises (weights, walking, elliptical, tennis) still produced a 60 year old with weak bones. Blood tests showed a healthy parathyroid and calcium and Vitamin D levels. With all of that said, I realized that Osteoporosis was a disease. A progressive disease that sometimes needed medication. I didn't want to take the drugs either but I am currently taking care of my 83 year old mother who can only walk to the bathroom due to falls and untreated OP. I spent years in skilled nursing facilities and memory care units caring for my father with Alzheimers and I've seen the lives of those with brittle bones and I just don't want to end up that way. At 62, I've had my right hip replaced, am now recovering form a right knee replacement and will get the other one replaced next year. All as a result from Osteoarthritis which is the sister of the OP. I took Forteo for a year and had no side effects but had a problem with my insurance so switched to Recast. I had the infusion last year and I followed the 3 simple rules. 1. Drink tons of water days before, day of, and day after infusion. 2. Make sure they give the infusion over a 45 minute time frame. NOT the 20 minutes they normally do. If they refuse, get it done elsewhere. 3. Take a couple of Tylenol before going to bed. I had no horrific side effects and although I have joint blame, I couldn't never say with certainty that it is a side effect from the OP drugs. But if you do nothing, lean to heavily on social media and people calling the drugs poison, you may find yourself in trouble later on. All drugs come with risks and you have to weigh the risk/benefit ratio. If you do nothing and your bone density keeps decreasing every year, you will not have a good quality of life in your elder years. I am going to fight for my quality of health and take the drugs. I do know that Reclast should only be sued for about 5 years. I also know that at some point my life, I will probably have to get on Prolia but I'm trying to use all of the other drugs first. I plan on finishing the year of Forteo and staying on Reclast as long as possible. This is certainly something you need to discuss with your doctor. If you don't trust your doctor, find another one. I do recommend seeing an RA or endocronolgist to discuss your OP because they are more knowledgeable about the treatment options for OP. But please be cautious about listening to the people calling it poison. Make your own informed decision.
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GOOD LUCK WITH THE TREATMENT I HAVE HAD 3 PROLIA INJECTIONS ONE TODAY AND NOT HAD ANY SIDE EFFECTS TERESA 🤗😍💐
Hi thank you for your detailed information regarding Reclast. I will be going for my 3rd infusion tomorrow and my bone density has increased. I don’t look forward to it. I usually feel like I am getting the flu, aches, feverish etc.. but I do exactly what you said drink water, I take Tylenol before and after. I am 69 now, also in good physical condition but it’s genetic and as you said: you do not want fragile bones . I was treated early 60’s but could not tolerate pills. So this is working so have to stick with it!
And yes, medications all have side effects, but so does OP and fractures!
Hope that helps someone too!
Thank you so much for your thoughtful insight. My situation is similar to yours. I have been active my whole life and want to continue as long as I can. I had my Reclast infusion yesterday and so far so good. I am a bit achy but that is the extent. Hydration and inflammation management are so important. Thanks agai!
I nixed the recommendation for Reclast and Fosamax after reading the hideous side effects of both and all the bisphosphonates...So now I'm doing Osteostrong - only 4 sessions so far and already I'm feeling relief in my body from joint pain.
You can learn about it here...if you have any questions you can ask me by replying to this but like I said I've only had 4 sessions. I'm 72 and have mild - moderate OP
Thanks for the encouragement as I too am having a frightening feeling going in for my infusion on Wednesday. I plan to drink plenty of water and take the Tylenol in hopes that everything will go smoothly.
Hello, I’m not sure I have it right.. Are you on both Reclast and Forteo at the same time? Your tips about the 45 min infusion & the other two are really interesting…why does a longer infusion time help? I wonder if the doc could first approve this ..rather than confront the tech guy on the day b off…interested in asking for this if I can understand why this helps…Thanks for helping !
I am 70. I had osteoporosis at age 48. Was unsuccessful with Fosamax due to GI effects. Did not start injection treatment until 57. Did Prolia w great success- no side effects and after 4 years had achieved increased bone density to osteopenia. My doctor kept me on Prolia for 12 years even though I had 3 breaks in the last 2 years. So I sought an osteoporosis specialist who told me you should have only been on Prolia for 6 years and then switch to another drug. So he started me on Evenity. First set of injections I just had leg fatigue, which I reported. 2 set within 48 hrs I had such extreme leg pain both legs from muscle contractures I ended up in the ER. They gave me Fentanyl, did blood work, and had a CT scan. Everything was normal except for a slightly elevated white count. I told my osteoporosis MD who seemed doubtful that it was the Evenity, but my husband, also a doctor said def the Evenity. So the next month I got an infusion of Reclast. I took ibuprofen before the infusion, the next day, and only the morning of the third day. By bedtime on the third day I was experiencing a lot of leg pain, both legs,and one arm. Ibuprofen helped. Then vole up this morning, the 4 th day at 5 am with a lot of leg pain. Ibuprofen helped, but very fatigued legs. I’m trying not to panic about this treatment as it’s the 4 th one I’ve done and there’s not much left. I’ve broken 9 bones since I was 48, and I don’t want my end years to be dreadful. I’m very active, healthy otherwise, and this has always been my biggest health issue. It was for my mother as well. I’m trying to put trust in this osteoporosis doctor. It’s difficult since other doctors have let me down. And very about long term side effects. Once a year infusion just sounds terrifying. Best wishes to everyone for healthy vibes
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Thank you for your thoughtful reply. I think I’m ready to go ahead and get the infusion, but there is so much negative information out there that I found myself scared to move forward, especially after developing gastritis while using the Fosamax. Again, thank you for taking the time to better inform me.