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

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I had the infusion october 2018 my legs became heavy and painful during the infusion symptoms got worse soon after leaving hospital i had to force my hips and knees to bend just to sit on the toilet.I contacted my GP he contacted rheumatology and it took 7 weeks for rheumatology to get back to my GP saying it could be fibromyalga and to start me on prednisolone 15mg. 14 months later my whole body ... Show Full Comment

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I had the infusion october 2018 my legs became heavy and painful during the infusion symptoms got worse soon after leaving hospital i had to force my hips and knees to bend just to sit on the toilet.I contacted my GP he contacted rheumatology and it took 7 weeks for rheumatology to get back to my GP saying it could be fibromyalga and to start me on prednisolone 15mg. 14 months later my whole body is still in pain and I now have to take Methyotrexate and prednisolone as the rheumatologist has now said it could be vasculitis. The zoldronic acid infusion has ruined my life I was fit and active now I cant work have had to give up a good full time career. Methyotrexate is a chemotherapy drug and I don't have cancer at least I hope not but am concerned I could now have bone cancer.I would never advise anyone to have zoldronic acid. I think much more research needs to be done on this highly toxic drug.
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Reviewer: Zoledronic acid, 55-64 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Worse drug I've ever taken.4 months on and still suffering.Caused tinitus and bone problems in ears.Tried telling me it was caused by smoking.Rubbish,happened immediately after infusion,severe earache then tinitus.Flare up of arthritis immediately after which I'm still suffering. Still trying to get answers.Was told benefits outweigh risks,what a joke.Been off work since November.Wish to G ... Show Full Comment

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Worse drug I've ever taken.4 months on and still suffering.Caused tinitus and bone problems in ears.Tried telling me it was caused by smoking.Rubbish,happened immediately after infusion,severe earache then tinitus.Flare up of arthritis immediately after which I'm still suffering. Still trying to get answers.Was told benefits outweigh risks,what a joke.Been off work since November.Wish to God I'd never had it.Destroyed me
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Reviewer: Nicole 2185, 35-44 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I received the Zoledronic acid infusion on November 8, on November 13, i was hospitalized for fever of 104, i could not walk,my body ache all over and most of all my neck was stiff. My oxygen levels were low and i couldn't breathe..this is the worst drug ever please,please DO NOT TAKE! ITS DECEMBER 7 AND THE SIDE EFFECTS ARE STILL THERE...IT'S NOT WORTH IT!

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I received the Zoledronic acid infusion on November 8, on November 13, i was hospitalized for fever of 104, i could not walk,my body ache all over and most of all my neck was stiff. My oxygen levels were low and i couldn't breathe..this is the worst drug ever please,please DO NOT TAKE! ITS DECEMBER 7 AND THE SIDE EFFECTS ARE STILL THERE...IT'S NOT WORTH IT!
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Reviewer: 75 or over on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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July 6, 2018 was my 5th yearly infusion. The next night I had terrible pains shooting through my entire body, the calves of my legs hurt so much I was in tears, my thighs and groin area hurt so much that I was scared and I had no idea what had happened or why, my arthritis flared up, I experienced nasal congestion, I was extremely tired, after about two weeks my teeth hurt for two days, and I st ... Show Full Comment

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July 6, 2018 was my 5th yearly infusion. The next night I had terrible pains shooting through my entire body, the calves of my legs hurt so much I was in tears, my thighs and groin area hurt so much that I was scared and I had no idea what had happened or why, my arthritis flared up, I experienced nasal congestion, I was extremely tired, after about two weeks my teeth hurt for two days, and I still have some shooting pains on occasions. I still have arthritis that is much more painful than it was before. Because I was awake all night I read the medication information, and realized this horrible pain all night came from the Zoledronic Acid. Calling the pharmacist, as recommended on the page of side effects, was not helpful, because he just casually interrupted and said I had side effects so I should take Tylenol. And the doctor basically said that they can't take the infusion out of the body but my side effects will eventually subside. I wish I could back- track from this nightmare, and just do exercises, eat well, and take my chances. I had been recovering from other medical issues, but I had managed to walk a good distance on a daily basis; now, after this infusion I can not walk as well, I tire easily, my knees are a pain, and I am angry that this treatment is presented as having just a few side effects.
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female (Patient)

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I had 2 yearly infusions, am seriously considering not having the 3rd. No reduction in micro-fractures. Told initially it would take 3months to be active in preventing them. During year 2 they gave similar excuses for continued micro-fracturing. I don't believe this works, in fact my teeth are now crumbling to bits rapidly since beginning treatment. The old diet and exercise cure is really the ... Show Full Comment

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I had 2 yearly infusions, am seriously considering not having the 3rd. No reduction in micro-fractures. Told initially it would take 3months to be active in preventing them. During year 2 they gave similar excuses for continued micro-fracturing. I don't believe this works, in fact my teeth are now crumbling to bits rapidly since beginning treatment. The old diet and exercise cure is really the only valid option. That and spiritually healing your blocks and fears. How can a medicine be valid if it crumbles one set of bones to build up another. Nonsensical and I believe extremely toxic. Cure yourselves instead and don't trust big pharma unless you have no alternative!
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