blood tests and zoledronic acid infusions

[Radars]

I recently asked for a blood test in-between my zoledronic acid infusions to see how my calcium levels are, I got a text from a gp to say that I only need a blood test 2-7 days prior to my infusion, it's good to know if I am still absorbing calcium I do not take a calcium supplement,

[MCW22]

I've recently had my 4th annual infusion (no side effects) I was prescribed calcichew back in 2018 after my first spinal fracture but I can't tolerate the twice daily prescribed as they made me feel nauseous and constipated so just take one occasionally. Apparently my levels were OK the week before my infusion.

[t1gernidster]

Considering it’s such a simple blood test I can’t see why they wouldn’t just agree to it. I know the NHS is being ‘economical’ but that seems excessive!

[Coulby]

I was told the same ...I am on Calciferol prescribed by my doctor and advised by my specialist to stay on it ?

My first ZOLEDRONATE infusion is on the 5th of September 🌻

[Hirundine]

I had my first zol infusion last September. My GP agreed to a blood test to monitor levels after 6 months.Maybe worth asking another GP in the practice, Radars.

[Mavary]

I was told I’ve got to have a blood test a month before I have my Denosumab. My vitamin D dropped really low once and I had to delay the Denosumab. It resulted in four more fractures.

[Radars in reply to Mavary]

I don't understand did you go straight onto prolia.

[Mavary in reply to Radars]

No! I had Terraparatide first.

[Mavary in reply to Mavary]

This is my fourth year of Denosumab.

[strongmouse]

I've just had my fifth zolendronic infusion and they always check my calcium and vitamin D levels a couple of weeks before giving me the infusion. The blood test request comes from the hospital.

My vitamin D is low so they are rechecking that. I do take regular vitamin D and calcium, but have just discovered I have a pancreas problem so it might be that meaning I am not absorbing it well, in which case they will give me vitamin D by injection. Calcium levels were fine.