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i will be taking my first Prolia injection on Dec. 15th. Very nervous. My endocrinologist insists that some of the side effects I'm concerned about he has NEVER seen. Has anyone had the following after Prolia injections: High blood pressure, high cholesterol, uti's, thyroid problems, severe skin problems, weight gain, or any other major problems. I have taken Fosomax on and off since 2010 and my bone density is at -4.4. I did fall in August on concrete during a walk and did not break or fracture anything. My hands and chin took the fall. was that luck or is the osteoporosis not so bad? I fell flat on my stomach. The Dr. feels I'm high risk for fractures. He wanted me on Forteo (self injections) daily and after that start Prolia. I can't handle that, so I accepted the Prolia. Please share your experiences. Thanks.
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The daily injections are not life-altering and you should be able to go about your life normally. Who told you otherwise?
I have written quite a lot on hear about Tymlos, which works in a way that is similar to Forteo. If you are scared of side effects, you can start with a low dose and ramp up. The Tymlos pen has 8 clicks. I started with two and moved up every week or two. I have been on 7 clicks for more than a year and feel stronger.
You are getting information that is unnecessarily scary in my opinion. The daily injections are no big deal, easier than brushing my teeth.
The actual specialist at Mayo said it to me. Told me flu symptoms and chills and bone aches and to spend first few weeks in bed and not to go anywhere. I looked up reviews of the drugs and found almost everyone said the same thing. It is great to hear the other side so TY!
I used Forteo for two years. I too was afraid of the daily injections and potential side effects. I am a very health conscious person and adverse to taking medication but after a long failed attempt to restore my bone naturally, I felt I had to do something and for me, Forteo was the best choice. The injection hurt a little but honestly, it was not a big deal. I found that a distraction while injecting was helpful such as playing music and singing along. Or a meditation of sorts. Seriously, these really helped me to not to feel it as much. My spine density increased as a result of the drug for which I'm grateful. Something I could not do naturally by exercise, nutrition and lifestyle though I gave it my all for a full two years before realizing that if I didn't do something medically, I'd be in big trouble. The other side benefit was that once I was on it for a couple of months and saw that I had no side effects, I relaxed a bit about my bones. I wasn't obsessed and worried all the time. I felt like I was doing something productive and that release of worry for two years was such a blessing. Honestly, I wish I could go back on it as you continually need to address bone loss and the alternatives are not that great.
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I have no experience with it but I wanted to say that I was told the same thing. Basically saying that any little movement or fall would be very bad. Wanted me to do injection daily for a year and then take the meds you were told too. However I can not handle that either. They told me the daily injections would be life altering with side effects and to spend the first two weeks in bed because I will feel like I have the flu. I am unsure if I even want the second med. So I understand where you are coming from. I am seeking another opinion from a different doctor before I do anything. I hope you get the help you need and find your answers.