I received the results from my bone test and they have recommended I start Prolia. I have read the side effects and I am concerned. Has anyone use this drug and if so what side effects have you experienced. Thank you
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Hello @gdaniels138, welcome to Connect. I would like to ping @kenzreggie, @cairnmama, @crenhov, @kayelle, @dolan, @janicec8957, @donna13, and @jaleen and @tessie to share their experiences with Prolia as they have been active in this group and shared their experiences before. @gdaniels138, is there a specific side-effect that you are concerned about?
I have had 3 or 4 prolia shots, I cannot say that I have had any side effects to date.
I have had 4 or 5 Prolia injections. I have had no side effects.
I began Prolia injections July 2016, for every 6-months. Although I haven't done a recent bone density scan, I have had no side effects.
So far I have had three injections with no side effects. My next one is in August then in November I will have a bone density scan to see if the injections worked. I took injections of Bonviva for two years befor Prolia and they did not work. My Osteoporosis worstened.
I was on it for 5 years and had no side effects. I had marked improvement in my osteoporosis. They take you off it after 5 years and wait 2 years. I hope they put me back on it if current scan indicates a need
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I have received one injection of Prolia and I am struggling with constipation to the point where I am not willing to continue with the Prolia. My doctor dismisses constipation and back pain as non side effects of Prolia. I have had long standing constipation uses d/t taking an antidepressant, hypothyroidism, statin drugs. I have seen a gastroenterologist with suggestions for fiber. Fiber makes it worse. I am taking miralax. Has anyone else suffered from this?
@harper2018, welcome to Connect. You may notice that I moved your discussion and combined it with a discussion titled Prolia treatment for osteoporosis. I did this so your message would go to all of the members on Connect already discussion Prolia treatments. Here you will meet members like @tessie, @crenhov, @sashasl, @cairnmama, and @dolan, who have all disscused taking Prolia and may be able to share some insight on whether or not they experienced any constipation or any other side-effects.
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I continue to receive Prolia injections 2x/year. I have had no side effects whatsoever. I do understand the questioner's concerns because the listed side effects are horrendous. My doctor's reassurance convinced me to try it & I am happy that I did.
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Hello, I ditto @cairnmama. I began Prolia in July 2016 at 67 years of age, without side effects, however I believe the vitamins I take also are helping with hip stiffness although I've have reduced my walk activity. The doc was not satisfied with my 'moderate' bone density scan, thus I take Prolia. In Canada the drug store can't give you the injection. I must pick up my order, immediately go to the nurse at doc's office. She administers the injection in the muscle. It is a bit painful. It must be kept cold (sometimes I take a small cooler). The next 6-month injection is in the alternate arm. Hope you find this useful.
@harper2018, are you replying strictly by email? If so, I suggest clicking on VIEW & REPLY so you will be brought to the website. @cairnmama did reply that they continue to receive Prolia treatments and have not experienced side-effects. @harper2018, if you are comfortable sharing, has your constipation improved?
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Hello. I am new to the group and have just been prescribed Prolia. I was on Forteo but hit my limit. Based on my T scores Fortero did nothing for my back. I am at -3.5 at this point. Apparently, it helped my hips (if the very confused girl on the phone gave me the correct information.) My hips went from -2.1 to -1.9. I am 57 years old. I have many back and neck issues. Fractured a few ribs a while back while leaning over the back seat. That's when I found out I had a problem. Reading the side effects of Prolia has me a little concerned. Are you seeing positive results using the drug?
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