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Suggestions how prepare for 1st Evenity injection prevent side effects
Hi, I have been diagnosed with severe osteoporosis based on 2 Dexa scans. I have had an autoimmune condition, ITP. I will receive my first Evenity shot and would like to decrease possible side effects. Any positive suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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@gravity3 Great you had good results. Thank you for sharing your experience with Evenity, for the cold pack idea and discussion with Dr about what comes next. I will write that down. Much appreciated!
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1 Reaction@jdshep Hope your pain decreases and you feel better. Thank you for you reply. Take good care
@naturegirl5 Thank you for sharing your experience with the injections. Hope you continue to have good results. Best!
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1 ReactionI take a Claritin in the morning of the day I get my shot. After the shot I drink 32 ounces of electrolyte enhanced water (I use Relyte) over the next 30 to 45 minutes. I also take two Tylenol at that time. I try to stay hydrated for the rest of the day.
Over the course of the next few days, I have some mild soreness in my arms where I had the shots. I also experience some joint pain for up to a week afterwards which dissipates over the next week or so.
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Hi, Evenity is a monoclonal antibody made of protein that goes directly to the bone. Hope you feel better and continue to heal!
@oopsiedaisy thank you! I appreciate your detailed reply! All great ideas. Wishing you the best in your healing journey
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1 Reaction@wili22 my side effects of joint pain and insomnia come and go. The joint pain can be every day, or sporadic. Usually I notice it more at night.
That’s why it would be hard to plan re work, etc.
I hope you can get good sleep!
I have been on evenity for 6 months. Here is what has worked for me,
1: abdomen shots. I get all my shots in my abdomen and I get both at the same time.
2: hydration: Drink water , tons of water, avoy caffeine the day before and the day of. If I drink a coffee the day before or on I will get such a migraine.
3: Have someone drive you to your first shots. I drove myself the first time and I regret it so bad, my abdomen was so soar.
4: Try to take it when you have the next day off. I schedule mine of Fridays so I don't work the next day, my body feels crappy and Bleh that I just lay in bed
5: Warm/Cold compress. I have a hot water bottle I put on my abdomen to help with the site pain, I also add some cold the day after to help.
I wish you the best! You got this!
@kay15 Thank you so much for sharing what works for you and the good thoughts ! Sounds similar to what I did before IVIG infusions. Sending you healing thoughts. Take good care!
Wow! I'm so glad I stumbled across this community group this morning when i was doing some random searching about some other symptoms related to a shoulder injury.
I was diagnosed with severe osteoporosis after a broken shoulder failed to heal - as in ZERO bone growth - over the course of 4 months... I'm now recovering from a total reverse total shoulder replacement 14 weeks ago... and am scheduled for my first shot of EVENITY this Friday.
I am taking all of the above to heart...
I won't get the injection until late(r) in the day;
Will have heat and cold at the ready;
My husband will be driving;
I've told my husband that Saturday is a "me" day - for recovery;
I use electrolyte replacement drinks (Hydralyte tabs) already for another condition - so will make sure I have lots cold and ready to drink;
What is the (perceived?) benefit of Claritin (or will any antihistamine do)?
What about insomnia? Anything work? I have used melatonin supplements in the past but I' ve been off it entirely since before my surgery... my body has enough hormone "issues" between stress (cortisol) and hypothyroidism I don't want to be messing around with supplementing with more hormones...
Also - the reference to Aleve.... Will Tylenol (regular, extra strength or for arthritis) not work?
I was prescribed Naproxen (Aleve) as pain control after my initial injury. I stopped cold turkey after it became undeniably apparent - at Week 6 - that there was no bone growth... The research I did - trying to understand my lack of healing - showed that NSAID's - like Naproxen - can impair/compromise bone growth. I wasn't taking much Naproxen by that time but I have vowed never to use it again... which is sad because it has been my drug of choice for years when an old knee injury flares up.