Can Prolia be safely and reasonably discontinued?

How long has she been on Prolia? When coming off she would need a relay drug like Fosamax or Actonel ( a pill she would take) to help prevent spinal fractures. At least, this is what I’ve been told and is what I’m doing after having been on Prolia for 3 years. Wishing you and your wife the best.

Thanks much for the advice. This gives us a viable option for when she is completely unable to travel.

@kdryder Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect.

It is understandable your wife would want to discontinue a drug that requires her to travel, when traveling is difficult.

It looks like you received the information and support you were looking for.

I'm wondering if the facility she is at is able to do a treatment there?

Thank you for your response to my question. Unfortunately, the ALF where my wife resides has flatly refused to perform any infusions on-site. The ALF attitude was extremely unhelpful, to say the least. Apparently, their plan is to have residents die in place with minimal fuss.

That’s so sad. Perhaps list their name so others don’t live in such an uncaring establishment

@kdryder You have received wonderful support from members @dappy @lustarr

I have no words. Unacceptable is a gross understatement. May I ask what their reasoning is regarding infusions?

I assume you have considered these options but, is there a way she can go to another facility, can a provider meet her at the facility, and do they have providers that come to the facility and if so could you discuss this topic with them directly?

I have been on Prolia for several years as an injection given by the nurse at my doctors office. Is that the same as an infusion? Is Prolia provided in different methods?

I'm not sure about the past treatments my wife has had, but her current Prolia regimen is an injection. I misspoke by using the term "infusion." It is as quick and painless as a flu shot.

@kdryder This is simply unacceptable. Is it a case that they don't have medical qualifications and certifications to be able to perform that type of thing?

I can only imagine your frustration. I hope you find a solution to this.
JK

Would they allow you to have a nurse come to the facility to give the shot? I would think you can get a per diem nurse willing to do this. I am so sorry you have to struggle with this situation.