Do Prolia injections affect the kidneys?
I have been on Prolia injections for 2 years now. My kidneys were being effected by a lowering of GFR to 45. I am now on a years vacation from Prolia and GFR has increased to 50. My doctor said Prolia does not effect the kidneys. So now I am confused.
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Same here. After last Prolia shot within six months my GFR went from 59 to 43. I was taking Prolia for six years twice a year. Also ibuprofen had an effect. When I stopped ibuprofen for one month my kidney function went back to 58. But my pain management doctor told me Prolia interferes with kidney function. Something to do with phosphates. I’m going to stop Prolia. They say stop gradually but how does one do that when taking it every six months? I still have questions.
Some possible resources.
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Dr. Keith McCormick
I had my first Prolia shot last month. I visited with an orthopedic dr who recommended it, but stopping after five years, wait a year, start again. That was due to my concerns for jaw issues 1% of patients have. Had not heard about kidney issues.
My doctor said something about phosphates. I’ll have to do more exploring.
I only took two treatments with Prolia. The first one resulted in a UTI. I was treated for that. Well, when I got the second treatment I had another UTI come. The prolific was discontinued. Not long after that I saw my blood phrosphus was elevated and I was then diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. I don't know if it was the Prolia or the antibiotics I was given for the UTI that caused the kidney disease but, the Prolia certainly caused the UTIs. I never have them and they are a listed side effect of Prolia. So although indirectly, the Prolia did cause me to develop CKD.
Have been diagnosed with stage 3B kidney disease. Have been on prolia for more than 5 years. Recently started lower back pain right hip pain ;pain in the groin area.
2. I have osteoporosis. Of course I take the prolia shots.
Also calcium 600 plus D3.
Just had bone density scan
My numbers: all I know are 3.4. don't understand what that means, other than it's bad.
I'm fixing to start physical therapy.
HELP. I am very leery and afraid of the prolia.
Trying to get in to see my doctor but I only get to talk to the nurse.
Do I say my name here?
COOKIE4
When and where do I get your response?