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Zometa infusions to help prevent bone loss from cancer treatments
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Jul 26 12:21pm | Replies (165)Comment receiving replies
Mine were quickly changed to every 6 months after the first 3 because there was a mistake in the orders. But with no real side effects or issues. My infusions take about 20 minutes, they add a little saline to an IV then do a push of the drug over about 5 minutes then finish the little bag of saline, then I am off to have lunch.
I try and drink an extra big glass of water the day before, and an extra glass the morning of, and an extra glass that night. Eating normally, no nausea involved. I drive an hour and a half to my doctor, so I get to go to my favorite Italian afterwards. Another comment my doctor made is if you are not taking a calcium and D supplement before this to start taking one. I take 600 Ca, plus Vit. D every day. Are taking any calcium supplements?
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@auntieoakley Chris: will see oncologist in September to discuss current status and plan for Zometa infusion treatment schedule. Just had some dental work done, and panoramic X-rays to exclude any other major potential problems that might loom. None. Would you mind sharing exactly which calcium supplement you are taking? Shelves are loaded with them, and I understand there are differences in composition/strength/additional ingredients. If you can share brand name, fine. If not, just ? MG of which calcium, and ? units of Vitamin D? Also, in the past someone posted that calcium supplements can accumulate in your blood vessels and stiffen them, unless you also take Vitamin K2. (Of course, I have also read that the COVID-19 vaccines contain microchips to track people, so just because I read something does not make this true!!!!!). Any input would be appreciated.
I take Bone Strength which has some calcium and a multi which has some also. I am not sure if I am getting enough.
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Yes I take Calcium and Vitamin D plus another hair, skin and nails pill which has a little more of each. I hope my doctor will monitor to see if I have enough.