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Reclast Infusions: Side-effects & Recovery time
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I stopped taking Evenity after the 9th dose due to increasing joint pain in my right hand and a bit in my left wrist. I took Reclast, which I have taken before with no problems, within 3 days my right hand had more joint pain and stiffness. Within 2 months I have pain in my left hand and the index fingers and the base of the thumbs plus my middle and ring fingers. It does get better as the day goes on. Now 3 months since my Reclast infusion I am starting to feel some stiffness in my toes. It is just really strange that this seems to be taking a slow walk through my various bones. To say the least I won't be taking it again but what to do next is an issue but more importantly at this point is how long will this last?
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Did your insurance (and for sure Medicare) refuse to pay for a Prolia injection.
Your pain and side effects, and the other outcomes in this forum are uncalled for.
When there is a safer and better alternative, the medicine your doctor probably thought of first, Prolia, should be attempted if you haven’t had a reaction to it of course.
Does anyone here have a “for sure” horrible story about Prolia? It works in a totally different way. I’m trying to get it.
The bad reactions you have had at least count as a failed attempt on the Prior Authorization form your doc needs to fill out to now get you a different, alternative med of your choice!
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Is it possible for you to take a break from meds? I just read, in Keith McCormick's book, that the first 3-4 months of Evenity have the most gains.
After Tymlos, my doc thought I could do one Reclast and then take a break if monitoring was okay.
Maybe you won't need another Reclast or even another med?! At least for a good while?!