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Reclast Infusions: Side-effects & Recovery time

Posted by cindydee @cindydee, Mar 20, 2018

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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sstopalian | @sstopalian | 3 hours ago
In reply to @gowalking "I had my first infusion on Monday, April 13, 2026. Other than sleeping all day. No..." + (show)
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I had my first infusion on Monday, April 13, 2026.
Other than sleeping all day. No issues.

I did hydrate well as suggested, and drank
plenty of water the day before, the morning of and two bottles of water during the infusion and plenty of water the rest of the day.

I took two Extra Strength Tylenol about an hour before.

You are correct, the doctors don't tell you much about side effects, alternative treatments or how to prepare. For what they charge, you'd think they would have a little information, send you home with instructions on how to prepare, what side effects may occur and what to expect. NOPE....You have to go on this forum for that.....as they say "the best things in life are free"....

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@gowalking it is true that many doctors don't tell one all that they should. It is also true that each of us need to ask the questions. What are the side effects? The most serious ones? How do I contact you if I have side effects? etc.,m etc.

Not sure what you mean by what they charge. If you are seeing a Medicare DR. medicare pays very very little.

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jozer | @jozer | 10 minutes ago
In reply to @gowalking "No excuse. Their obligation is to the patient, not to how many patients they can get..." + (show)
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No excuse. Their obligation is to the patient, not to how many patients they can get in and out the door in a day.

Looking back, I see how much of my problem is due to doctors who are uneducated in Osteoporosis and Bone Health. A PCP isn't necessarily educated in every field, be he should be able to direct you to a doctor who specializes in your needs, who will listen to you, your concerns and symptoms.

I don't know what the solution is, but there really should not be so many people on this forum asking.....what will happen, did it work for you, what is the difference between this treatment and that treatment, how do I prepare for it, can it be stopped if there are side effects, what are the side effects..it's a medical field that tends a lot of attention.

Maybe its time to burn our bras and March on Washington again.

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@gowalking I'd be up to burning and marching for sure! Not just for osteoporosis but for all the other ignored health issues women have to deal with! Even my (female) gyne said until there are more of our representatives working towards women's health things aren't going to change.

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