When do you start feeling better after getting the side effects

Posted by grandmadd @grandmadd, Mar 3, 2023

I was diagnosed with osteoporosis and prescribed alendronate sodium, I progressively started feeling more and more pain in places I didn’t know I could. They had me stop taking it but I continue to be in horrible pain, approximately how long until I feel “ normal “ again?

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I excise , I have osteoporosis and I'm anemic I mean so get out in the sun and helps your bones get stronger just be positive but I don't know if the pain ever goes away to be honest with you I'm not going to lie it hurts I hope that made you feel a little bit better but exercising does help . Debbie

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@debrajean674

I excise , I have osteoporosis and I'm anemic I mean so get out in the sun and helps your bones get stronger just be positive but I don't know if the pain ever goes away to be honest with you I'm not going to lie it hurts I hope that made you feel a little bit better but exercising does help . Debbie

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Thank you, I will try, baby steps but I’ll try , guess I should have read the side effects of this drug because I have never felt pain like this before. Thanks again, appreciate it

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They have a shot that lasts for 6 months it's called propel I don't know if that's spelled exactly right you should talk to your doctor and tell me you just don't feel well with this new medicine I don't know what kind of where you have arthritis or where you have it at is it in your back or on your legs or your arms let me know Debbie

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The shot could be worse because the med stays in your system longer. @grandmadd that pain does not sound acceptable. Sometimes we might have growing pains if our bone density is improving, but this sounds like more than that. I would talk to your doctor because there are many alternatives, depending on your bone density and fracture risk: Prolia, Forteo, Tymlos, and Evenity as well as other bisphosphonates.

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I only had one set of Evenity shots with severe side effects. It’s taken me about a month to start feeling like myself again. Hope you feel better soon! 😊

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@debrajean674

They have a shot that lasts for 6 months it's called propel I don't know if that's spelled exactly right you should talk to your doctor and tell me you just don't feel well with this new medicine I don't know what kind of where you have arthritis or where you have it at is it in your back or on your legs or your arms let me know Debbie

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My main pain is in back but knees and shoulders hurt, I’m trying to get that shot, was denied at first. The dr gave me a temporary disability placard because it’s supposed to take months for this pill to leave my system

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I completely understand .. I feel bad for you. Its hard... but if you want to talk just let me know... debbie

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I had IV reclast and within 12 hours I had pain in places I didnt know I had. After5 days of its I went to my GP. He gave me a shot of cortisone and a 6 day metdrol pack. About the 4th day I started to feel better

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I hope you feel better by now !!! It is certain that we all react differently to these biphosphonates and prolia. I had an infusion of Reclast one year ago after one year of Prolia. I do not intend to get any more biphosphonates or Prolia. My muscles and joints are very painful. My doctors insist that the pain I have is from arthritis. Does anyone know how long Reclast stays in the body? Who is the best doctor to treat arthritis ? I have been to a endocrinologist, and a rheumatologist and they just tell me to do physical therapy. I need one central doctor who will help me manage my arthritis. My primary doctor also says to do physical therapy. I have been through three series of PT /three times a week, without any positive results. It is difficult to do the "Core strengthening exercisis" because I have a prolapsed uterus and bladder. Meanwhile, the pain continues and I rely on tylenol to help. Thank you

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@grandmadd

Thank you, I will try, baby steps but I’ll try , guess I should have read the side effects of this drug because I have never felt pain like this before. Thanks again, appreciate it

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Have you thought of going back to the Healthcare provider and asking or the pharmacist who filled the script for you? The pharmacist is more knowledable and could suggest whether you need to stop or your best action to take. I am presently taking Alendronate and I have osteoarthritis , as well as osteoporosis. I have only been taking it for 3 weeks but I have noticed my arthritis pain increasing. My Doctor did warn me about this when she prescribed it.She also told me to call her if there were any concerning side effects. Good Luck with getting answers !

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