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about to begin Evenity and nervous about side effects
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I am a 65 yo healthy, active woman with osteoporosis. I had been on fosamax for nearly 5 years and a recent bone density showed that it is no longer effective. I have bone loss in my spine and hip. Evenity is recommended and approved by insurance.
I am very nervous about side effects and prescription meds in general, but don't want to break any bones. I trust my doctors, but am still apprehensive as this is a fairly new med and the side effects are scary! Can anyone share their experience with this med?
Thank you and good health to all
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marcybeth,
I believe that reactions to Evenity are highly personal, so I can only report on my experience. I had my 10th Evenity injections last week. No side effects. Not one. When I had the first injections, I felt very tired the day after. Then, I never had another reaction.
I understand your anxiety about the drug.
As I’ve said on this site before, I am in the process of transferring my Evenity anxiety to Reclast anxiety. That is my next frontier.
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3 ReactionsI agree. I just had my 9th Evenity and have had no side effects. I had my first injections in my arms and had a fair amount of soreness (and I have a high pain tolerance). I asked for the injections in my abdomen the 2nd time with very, very minimal discomfort. So I've had 3rd-9th in abdomen with absolutely no problem and I haven't had any side effects.
Looking forward to seeing how effective Evenity has been when I have my DEXA. Then I'll be in the same boat transferring my Evenity anxiety to whatever my doctor suggests as the next step.
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3 ReactionsI am about to start as well.
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2 ReactionsMarcybeth, I hope your all goes well with your Evenity injections--no side effects and very minimal discomfort. And that your anxiety diminishes.
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2 ReactionsKallettla, I also hope for you that all goes well as you begin your Evenity injections. And that you have no side effects and very minimal discomfort. May you anxiety diminish, too.
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1 ReactionHello!
I’d like to share my experience with Evenity injections. I have severe osteoporosis and have just completed my 12th and final injection with NO awful side effects whatsoever. The only thing I would mention is that a couple days after the first 2 or 3 injections I felt kind of “blah” for one day but that is it. The next day I was fine. I see my Endocrinologist in a couple weeks to discuss further treatment plans. I’m anxious to see what my next DEXA scan looks like. I wish you the best of luck in your osteoporosis treatment. As everyone agrees, each person’s journey is personal and can vary. I felt like keeping a positive attitude and believing in the treatment was the proper approach to Evenity for me. Thank you.
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6 ReactionsChiming in . . . have four doses of Evenity remaining - finishing in July - and the only side effects I've noticed is that my arm is red and a bit sore for a few days, like getting a flu shot. I also note that if Evenity is taken out of refrigeration and allowed to "warm a bit" prior to the appointment, the effects are nil. Cheers!
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2 ReactionsHave had 10 doses with no adverse effects. Best to you on your treatment journey.
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2 ReactionsThank you for your reply! I am happy to hear you've had no side effects!! All the best
Please keep us posted. And on your next Dexa scan. Hopefully improvement!
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