Reclast Infusions: Side-effects & Recovery time
I just had a reclast infusion last week and have had serious side effects. I had the worst flue like aching for 5 days then my lefty arm became full of inflammation in the wrist, elbow and shoulder which caused extreme pain and I lost the ability to straighten my elbow. Ultrasound showed huge amounts of fluid throughout the arm. The right arm is now starting to have the same symptoms. The pain is excruciating. Has anyone else experienced anything like this? Neither the ER doctor nor the Dr. who prescribed the procedure knew what to do to ease the symptoms. Both arms from fingertips to shoulder are swollen and neither elbow will straighten. Anyone else have adverse reactions to the reclast infusion? If yes, how long did it last?
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Hi. I had second reclast infusion 3/17. I have had prior acid reflux issues and am 74. The day after infusion, I threw up breakfast and experienced stomach pain. This has gone on, off and on, for 12 days. Dr. gave me a anti nausea prescription which kept me from throwing up, but did nothing for stomach pain. I've lost 10 lbs., gone to the ER once, talked to the health care nurse twice and my doctor once. I'm trying to eat one ounce of food every hour or so, but still have stomach pain. I'm sleeping a lot and and hoping symptoms don't last much longer.