Can one stop taking prolia after the first shot?

leewest, the safest time to stop Prolia is after one injection. The amgen doctors say that you have incurred no risk with one injection. You might want to take care with a different bisphosphonate. Risedronate is said produce lower side effects. Alternately, you might ask your physician to keep careful track of your bone markers CTX and P1NP while you transition to ? I'd choose Forteo but your medical history might indicate a better choice.
One might be boniva IV, or by pill depending on the extent of your reaction to alendronate (Fosamax).
Prolia is still widely prescribed. And some have good gains And with and without side effects.
Bone markers will allow you to determine if you are having Prolia rebound before you fracture, which would recommend a bisphosphonate.
Bless your bones and do keep are thread on your radar.

I took one shot of Prolia in January of last year with no problem. My neuropathy got worse with painful leg cramps and burning. I have severe osteoporosis. I refuse to take another shot of any kind. My doctors are not happy, but suggested to increase calcium, eat more cheese and calcium products. I've had no side effects. And when I get hairline fractures they quickly heal. My next dexa scan in in October, so we shall see.
I'm sure your mom will be fine, but always check with the doctors.

I also have severe osteoporosis and I detest Prolia. My docto has given me the choice of Forteo or Aclasta. I am thinking about going drug free but am at high risk of fracture. -4 .2 and -4.3 in my spine and -3.4 in my hip.
How are you feeling now?

I'm constantly afraid of falling or breaking a bone. At least once a month, I feel like I have a hairline fracture in the ankles and knees and I cannot walk for a few days. This used to happen more often and last longer. Ice and rest help. I wonder if this happens to anyone else.

But I refuse to take any drugs. They all seem to have bad side effects. I might change my mind after my next dexa bone scan, but for now, I'm doing fine trying to do things slow and be careful. No bending or pushing.

@gently, my understanding -- and I hope I am absolutely wrong! -- is that the risk of vertebral fracture with discontinuation of Prolia could occur as early as 7 months after the first shot. I would much rather believe that there's no repercussion if you stop after just one shot. Can you tell me who you spoke to at Amgen?

Thanks!

I also have severe osteoporosis and I detest Prolia. My docto has given me the choice of Forteo or Aclasta. I am thinking about going drug free but am at high risk of fracture. -4 .2 and -4.3 in my spine and -3.4 in my hip.
How are you feeling now?

Please reconsider. Drugs *may* have side effects. It isn't guaranteed and it isn't even for the majority of people. You know what's a bad side effect? Breaking your hip. For a healthy person, that could mean a hip replacement and months of therapy. For an elderly person, it's a death sentence.

It doesn't sound like you're doing fine, to be honest. It sounds like you're in pain.

I'm constantly afraid of falling or breaking a bone. At least once a month, I feel like I have a hairline fracture in the ankles and knees and I cannot walk for a few days. This used to happen more often and last longer. Ice and rest help. I wonder if this happens to anyone else.

But I refuse to take any drugs. They all seem to have bad side effects. I might change my mind after my next dexa bone scan, but for now, I'm doing fine trying to do things slow and be careful. No bending or pushing.