I am treating bone density with Reclast Infusions. My Rheumatologist and Endocrinologist recommend it over the Prolio. Since Prednisone can cause bone loss it is important to treat the bones for Osteoporosis and low bone density. Both are treatments. Reclast is done once a year for 3 consecutive years. Then if your density is good you are done. I have my third in March so hopefully it worked. Good luck.

I had been diagnosed with osteoporosis prior to my latest PMR flare, so the rheumatologist prescribed Prolia injections along with prednisone therapy. Two months after the first Prolia shot I experienced intense jaw pain and was eventually diagnosed with osteonecrosis of the jaw. During this time I was able to successfully taper off of prednisone and the PMR has been in remission for over a year. Although there remains some residual pain, stiffness and limitation of movement, it is nothing to the disabling symptoms of PMR. Osteoporosis is an ongoing concern as the options are limited.