osteoporosis Infusion

[lowT163]

Finally made it from osteopenia to osteoporosis and they want to give me an infusion that makes you tired. Can’t believe they said it with a straight face.

Anyone have experience with this type of medication?

[RyderLake2]

Hello,

What is the medication? If it is Prolia (denosumab) in higher doses it is known as Xgeva then I have lots of experience with this drug. I have been taking it for bone strength, osteoporosis and to prevent any skeletal related event (SRE) for about eight years. A little fatigue but small price to pay. Hope that helps.

[lowT163 in reply to RyderLake2]

Started with an R. I’m looking now. I bailed on today’s infusion until I know more. Fatigue is already to high. T never recovered from the adt and radiation. Then add on pre diabetes I was unaware of and goodnight Mike.

[RyderLake2 in reply to lowT163]

Hello,

It doesn’t sound like Prolia. I am guessing it is Zoledronic Acid. According to my medical oncologist Prolia is easier on your overall system and does not require as frequent monitoring of your kidney function.

[Mikes21 in reply to lowT163]

Probably Reclast which is what I just had injected good for one year

[lowT163 in reply to Mikes21]

Yes Mike that was it. Did you have any fatigue from it?

[Mikes21 in reply to lowT163]

Yes a little bit but mostly have muscle and bone pain that moves around and comes and goes. How about you? Thanks

[lowT163 in reply to Mikes21]

I bailed on doing it. Fatigue is something I have too much already. Fell asleep at an intersection yesterday. I need testosterone.

[God_Loves_Me]

I usually have multiple side effects from different medicine. I learnt one thing MO is NOT good place to discuss and get the side effect treatment. I usually start with primary care for side effects and go to speciality and fix the side effects.

[mrscruffy]

If it is Xgeva ingusion it made me sick as a dog. Switched me to injection that had no effect

[lowT163 in reply to mrscruffy]

Looking for it now if you mean drug company name. It was a type of Acid.

[mrscruffy in reply to lowT163]

sounds right

[Mikes21 in reply to mrscruffy]

I’m on Reclast which is the zoledronic acid

[Mikes21 in reply to mrscruffy]

Which injection do you take?

[mrscruffy in reply to Mikes21]

Zoledronic Acid I believe

[lowT163 in reply to mrscruffy]

I’m going to understand more before I take it but I’ve got osteoporosis so will be doing something. Testosterone isn’t coming back it looks like.

Wonder if the osteoporosis has anything to do with my T level dropping from 350 to 150 in a year?

[lowT163 in reply to Mikes21]

I bailed on the infusion for now but need something

[watertender]

Probably zoledronic acid. I too have osteo but so far have not delved into the wonderful world of osteo drugs, to worried about dental issues popping up.

You should check out the other forum site here on Health Unlocked; Bone Health and Osteoporosis group you will get a world of info from those folks who are dealing with this.

[lowT163 in reply to watertender]

Thanks thats it. Ill learn more before i start more drugs but it sounds like its in my near future.

[lowT163 in reply to watertender]

I will

[Sailing-Todd]

My husband has this monthly. It made him feel pretty rough for the first two infusions but now he has no side effects. Apparently this is the usual pattern.

Having seen him in agony with a fractured neck of femur, I am a lot happier knowing that he has stronger bones!