Reviewer: BeeGee, 65-74 on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I had previously taken Boniva for several years, but my doctor switched me to Prolia two years ago after my t-scores got worse. After three shots, six months apart, my lumbar spine score improved from osteopenia range to normal range, and three of my four femur and femoral neck scores improved from osteoporosis range to osteopenia range. I also take calcium and D supplements as directed by my doct ... Show Full Comment

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I had previously taken Boniva for several years, but my doctor switched me to Prolia two years ago after my t-scores got worse. After three shots, six months apart, my lumbar spine score improved from osteopenia range to normal range, and three of my four femur and femoral neck scores improved from osteoporosis range to osteopenia range. I also take calcium and D supplements as directed by my doctor, and do weight bearing exercise daily. The side effect I have experienced is a noticeable stiffness and discomfort in my lower spine when I arise in the morning. My feeling is that it is due to lack of movement all night, because it can also be brought on by sitting in the same position for long periods of time. Application of a heating pad provides moderate relief. I can tolerate this side effect because I find that faithfully doing 45-60 minutes of yoga or mat pilates soon after rising tremendously improves my flexibility and comfort. If I do this daily, I feel pretty normal the balance of each day and evening. I highly recommend this strategy for dealing with this particular side effect. If you have not done yoga or mat pilates before, there are good videos online available to start you out with gentle movements that stretch and twist your spine in a safe way. Really, this "working out" of my spine has been such a help with this problem!
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Reviewer: Glo, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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This drug is horrible. I wish I had never take. It. It has been 12 days and I live 24/7 with a vertigo type dizziness, blurred vision, nausea, I am hungry but cant really eat and the muscle pain gets worse by the day. I feel often times like I am about to throw up. It is just horrible. Dr and I may try Fosomax next as I have done 2 yrs with Forteo already. Do yourself a favor and find an alternati ... Show Full Comment

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This drug is horrible. I wish I had never take. It. It has been 12 days and I live 24/7 with a vertigo type dizziness, blurred vision, nausea, I am hungry but cant really eat and the muscle pain gets worse by the day. I feel often times like I am about to throw up. It is just horrible. Dr and I may try Fosomax next as I have done 2 yrs with Forteo already. Do yourself a favor and find an alternative drug if you are able.
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Reviewer: Informed, 65-74 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I have taken this drug for several years and have had so much hip and back pain I had to start going to a pain clinic having steroid injections and physical therapy. I was hearing a commercial about this drug and told my doctor that I was going to try to stop for a while and it has been amazing how much my pain has got less and less. Sorry will never take again!!

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I have taken this drug for several years and have had so much hip and back pain I had to start going to a pain clinic having steroid injections and physical therapy. I was hearing a commercial about this drug and told my doctor that I was going to try to stop for a while and it has been amazing how much my pain has got less and less. Sorry will never take again!!
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Reviewer: big, 65-74 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I was already living with an autoimmune disease .I had pain and fatigue. I have been taking prolia for 4 1/2 yrs. Some shots were ok ... some i had increase pain and headaches lasting about 2 weeks. This time has been a lot worse.Took prolia 9 weeks ago and have pain from the minute i wake up till I fall asleep. Muscle and bone pain!Much worse ...I would tell ANYONE to please check out the stories ... Show Full Comment

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I was already living with an autoimmune disease .I had pain and fatigue. I have been taking prolia for 4 1/2 yrs. Some shots were ok ... some i had increase pain and headaches lasting about 2 weeks. This time has been a lot worse.Took prolia 9 weeks ago and have pain from the minute i wake up till I fall asleep. Muscle and bone pain!Much worse ...I would tell ANYONE to please check out the stories ... I would NEVER take it again!!!
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Reviewer: Disillusioned, 65-74 Female (Patient)

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I had my first Prolia injection in June 2016. I have since had 9 injections. I did not relate the severe muscle pain, joint and bone pain to the drug. I was fit and healthy prior to taking the drug, walking regularly, swimming and lifting weights. Now my life, as I knew it, has been ruined. I have difficulty functioning on a daily basis. Simple tasks like getting out of bed; in and out of a chair; ... Show Full Comment

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I had my first Prolia injection in June 2016. I have since had 9 injections. I did not relate the severe muscle pain, joint and bone pain to the drug. I was fit and healthy prior to taking the drug, walking regularly, swimming and lifting weights. Now my life, as I knew it, has been ruined. I have difficulty functioning on a daily basis. Simple tasks like getting out of bed; in and out of a chair; in and out of a car; getting dressed and undressed are painful. My strength has decreased alarmingly. I researched the side effects of Prolia [the only drug I was taking]. I couldn't believe my eyes. The drug that was supposed to be enhancing my life was destroying my life. The sad thing is a bone-density scan revealed that my bone density had not improved. All the technician could say was that "it had not become any worse". I will not be taking Prolia or any other drug again. I will increase the foods in my diet that have high calcium levels and continue to take Calcium and vitamin D and K2.
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