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I am due to have the yearly infusion of zoledronic acid [Reclast] quite soon a little worried as it seems an awful lot of medication to go into your system in one go, in two minds what to do. Any advice.
Rozanne
Hi Rozanne, I just joined from Uk as well! Like you, I'm deciding whether or not to have the Zolendronic Acid yearly infusion [read my post if you've time] (1st time after 3+ years on Pamidronate every 3 months). What I want is to have a new DEXA Scan first - as the last one showed deterioration after the years of Pamidronate. What previous treatment have you taken for osteoporosis? The logic for me is whether good diet & calcium/Vit D & exercise may be just as good or equal. I welcome your thoughts as well - or anyone out there - so we can make an informed safe decision!!
Hi SusanUSA
Thanks for your reply,I Have filled in my profile now and as you will see I have tried most of the oral bisphosphonates but they have left me with digestive problems, was on Livial for 8 years but was'nt allowed to take that any longer so I agreed to have Ibandronic acid infusions,now I am due to have the yearly Zoledronic acid infusion next week ,still doubtful wondering if I am doing the right thing,like you my T scores have not improved.As for exercise I was told to walk and not to jar myself in any way as this could cause fractures.I have spoken to my dentist to ask him what happens if I need any extractions after the infusion he said all patients on bisphosphonates have to be referred to the hospital .I had some jaw pain and was referred to a specialist but nothing was found.My consultant says he has not seen one case of osteonecrosis.How bad is your osteoporosis?how much calcium/vitD do you take a day?are you ok on the Pamidronate? I hope you dont mind all of these questions, but it is good to talk to someone in the same boat.After reading the posts on this site it seems you have a 50/50% chance of the infusions suiting you and I feel that if I say no that will be it as far as treatment is concerned so I dont have a lot of choice. Looking forward to your reply.
Rozanne
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