@fabpainter curious why you never had a bone builder like Forteo, Tymlos or Evenity.
I have seen that 40% figure for joint pain with Evenity but not Reclast. Of course the list of possible side effects with Reclast- or any of these drugs- is quite long. But many do fine.
I find Facebook groups to be more negative than this forum.
I am not without side effects from any of the drugs I have taken for bones- Tymlos, Evenity, Reclast but I also have several fractures that are painful and disabling. I can barely lift a water bottle. So it is good to weigh risks and benefits.
I'm sorry to hear about your experience. I can only imagine how difficult that must be. After the Fosamax issue, I concentrated on diet, exercise, calcium, Vit D and there was little change in my DEXA numbers until last fall. I researched and followed this group for quite a while before deciding to try Reclast. I know many people who never had the other meds, just Reclast, and are doing very well with improved numbers and no side effects. With it being in the same medication class, as Fosamax I was aware that I might. And, yes, risk versus benefits always a consideration. I will see how things go between now and January.
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I'm sorry to hear about your experience. I can only imagine how difficult that must be. After the Fosamax issue, I concentrated on diet, exercise, calcium, Vit D and there was little change in my DEXA numbers until last fall. I researched and followed this group for quite a while before deciding to try Reclast. I know many people who never had the other meds, just Reclast, and are doing very well with improved numbers and no side effects. With it being in the same medication class, as Fosamax I was aware that I might. And, yes, risk versus benefits always a consideration. I will see how things go between now and January.