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Hello, can I ask what the side effects were from the osteoporosis drug treatments you took and whether you are on continued IV infusions or oral medication. I am almost 70, have always been very active (walk outside every day 3+ miles) and was just diagnosed with osteoporosis last year. When I recently saw a Rheumatologist to rule out an autoimmune disorder on another matter, both her and her nurse seemed horrified that I was not on any medication for it. I have ALWAYS been sensitive to medications (just the way God made me) and I am leery of taking Fosamax (her recommendation) or any other drugs. Has anyone had side effects on Fosamax? I also have MGUS diagnosed in 2021 and I see the hematologist again in November and will discuss with him. Thank you all in advance for any feedback and praying for healing and comfort to all those on this forum.
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I took Evenity for 8 months rather than the full 12, but believe I got most of the bone buildup or anabolic benefits.
Side effects appeared months 6-8:
Fatigue, brain fog, musculoskeletal aches, rash on scalp and behind ears, upper respiratory drainage and cough I couldn’t shake.
Everything cleared about 4-6 weeks after last dose.
I was concerned about the follow up drug to maintain the gains but ultimately decided on Reclast so I could stop it without the rebound you can get with Prolia.
That was last November and my side effects were:
1. I got Covid a few days later so wasn’t sure at first if it was a reaction to Reclast.
2. My right knee swelled up like a cantaloupe- no previous knee problem. I couldn’t put weight on it even. I used cold packs and hobbled around the house and it resolved in a week.
3. Some aches & pains, fatigue and feeling “off”, mild nausea and trouble sleeping.
But after 3 months I’m back to normal.
At 6 months I noticed some arthritis like pain in my thumbs and also intermittent numbness around my mouth. I’m not sure ( nor is my doctor) if MGUS or Reclast related.
I may be getting some neuropathy but so far it’s subtle and more annoying than troublesome.
* I can’t take Fosamax due to remote history of esophagitus.
* I started taking turmeric/cucurmin and think it’s helped?
*I tend to be sensitive to medication so have avoided taking if possible.
Congratulations for reading all this, hah! Hope it’s helpful.