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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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After years of postponing this, I had my first Reclast infusion on March 25.
I had gathered all the information from this site for several months! I hydrated well 2 days before the infusion, day of, and 2 days after. I took Claritin once a day and Tylenol every 6 hours during that time frame. I had the endocrinologist order a one hour infusion followed by a 30 minute saline drip. I was very fatigued that night. I don’t know if it was from the Reclast or from the anxiety I felt leading up to that day!! I experienced no other symptoms and have my fingers crossed that none will happen in the future!