Evenity cardiac and stroke side effects update

Recent thread about Reclast and afib:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/reclast-risk-of-atrial-fibrillation-with-mitral-valve-regurgitation/

@windyshores posted that there is no longer a concern with Afib and Reclast.

I have not taken any bone infusions or meds as I was only offered Prolia by the NP in charge of the department. She said that I could not take anything else. (Most likely because of Afib.)
I refused.

I am having a DEXA test tomorrow. This is the 2 yr point since my last one. I already have osteoporosis.

I have taken Letrozole since March 2023.

May I ask your age range as I have Afib and have not had the ablation procedure.

At my age, I would not want 3 procedures and dealing with BC and breast lymphedema has been enough for me. I wonder if I am mistaken…
But I could not do that…..

I am in my seventies. I am sorry to hear about your health challenges. I had 3 catheter ablations for my AFIB. The first 2 failed because the electrophysiologist was not skilled enough to reach the area in my heart that had the AFIB. I found a very skilled doctor and, so far, the ablation was a success. I had a quick recovery and no complications from any of the ablations. Perhaps this is something you can consider “down the road”.

I wish I could find the study windyshores noted about AFIB and Reclast. My endocrinologist has still not provided the newest study for me.

I appreciate the comments about having Reclast infused over an hour to help with symptoms. Does anyone know if Medicare covers this hour infusion.
I am assuming a doctor would have to document the medical necessity for that length. Now I am wondering if my doctor would authorize that and deem it a medical necessity!!

Has anyone had a stroke or heart attack from getting Evenity injections?

You might also access any research on evenity to see what you may find. You'll soon have plenty of comments here. Is evenity what your doc is recommending? Do you mind sharing your age and dexa scores unless you've posted it elsewhere. Thanks

I am 86 and have had 2 injections.

I just had my first injection. I am scheduled for one per month...forever!?
I am 74 years old, I had a Reclast infusion a year ago. My rheumatologist said the first infusion didn't improve my condition, but it did not get worse. I just spoke to my sister-in-law who is my age, she recently had her second infusion. She was told that the first one had imp[roved her osteoporosis, and that it now is osteopenia!? I find it hard to understand as my doctor said Reclast would not improve my condition!?

What should I believe?

Thanks!

Hello @bruceandruth1970,

I combined your discussion on Evenity and cardiac concerns with the following discussion:

"Evenity cardiac and stroke side effects update"
- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/evenity-cardiac-and-stroke-side-effects-update/

Here members shared their concerns about cardiac side effects as well as ongoing updates with research. @bruceandruth1970, have you experienced something that you are concerned about or has your provider shared things to watch out for as you continue your Evenity treatments?

Hi @bobcinem! Could you please clarify which medication you're referring to? I'm not clear on whether you're currently on monthly injections of Evenity or continuing Reclast. Thank you.