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Calcium and Vitamin D for bone density
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Jan 29 8:02am | Replies (340)Comment receiving replies
I hope that the people who have decided to use Prolia will continue to post here. I hope you will not be the person who has a side effect from the first shot - I heard from a woman today that it has been six months and she still cannot walk thanks to Prolia. I don't want that outcome for any one of you. So keep posting about Prolia - tell us about your success and tell us how you are after you go off Prolia - post every six months, please.
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@parrotqueen . As mentioned earlier, I have had 3 injections, no osteonecrosis (yet:))Taking the plunge on Monday to get #4. My 74 year old energizer bunny friend who is still teaching in a primary school and is way more active than me at 65 has been on Prolia for 5 years. No fractures. That fear of a hip fracture and loss of independence and a wheelchair/caregiver lifestyle terrifies me more than the Prolia side effects.
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Hi @parrotqueen, I will post as one of those people who was helped by taking denosumab (Prolia), or rather has helped my mother. She has taken Prolia for over 3 years and it helped return her mobility and reduced pain that was causing her to lose her quality of life. She has not suffered any of the side effects mentioned. It is important to remember that people who do not experience side effects may not be as motivated to post on forums and facebook groups.
Here is further information about denosumab (Prolia) from Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/denosumab-subcutaneous-route/description/drg-20074315 which includes:
- Proper Use
- Precautions
- Side Effects
"It is important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure this medicine is working properly. Blood tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects."