has anyone had an infusion for osteoporosis?were there any side effects

[laddie]

[jayjay1251]

whats that plz i have osteoporosis im on rezinderate

[Fifa Volunteer]

Hello Laddie

I also have never heard of an infusion, please enlighten? I too have osteoporosis.

Take care

Regards

Fifa

[shuggie]

Hi Laddie yes I have had the infusion Intravenous zoledronic acid (Aclasta) for my

osteoprosis The infusion last about 15min my side effects Flu like symptoms just as if you were starting a bout of flu it lasted 2 day the I was fine. after first infusion symptons of further infusions hardly any symptoms.also take daily dose of Adcal. Hope this helps best wishes Shuggie

[laddie in reply to shuggie]

thankyou shuggie most people I have spoken to recomend it but you are the first responce from anyone who has actually had the infusion.

[laddie]

i was offered this treatment but have declined it previously This is an alternative to daily or once weekly tablets I have not tolerated these treatments I did not quite satisfy the criteria laid down by NICE for a twice yearly injection I have until 9thAug to decide what to do.Isee the osteoporosis nurse to discuss the problem.AsI am now more prone to falls Ihave to assess the

risks.

[HarryB Administrator]

How often would you be required to have infusions?

Harriet

[laddie in reply to HarryB]

once a year

[shuggie]

The infusion is once a year.

Any one with Ataxia, and likely to have falls they should consider having this treatment if offered it.

it wont stop broken bones but it will make it less likely.