Considering a Reclasp Injection as my next step

Hello Marie,

You've asked some good questions. Here's some info for you:

Reclast: How to Talk to Your Doctor about Zoledronic Acid for Osteoporosis Treatment

http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/9487/12611/talk-acid

Reclast (Zoledronic Acid) vs. Fosamax, Boniva and Actonel

http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/73/13598/reclast-acid/

Be sure to maintain close communication with your doctor, letting him or her know of the specific questions you have about Reclast, as well as any other drugs or treatments for osteoporosis.

Best,

Maria

I have been on almost all of the osteoporosis medications (some before they were approved by FDA).  I tried the Boniva tablet for one month, but experienced all of the side effects.  Then, my doctor put me on the Boniva infusions.  I had heard about Reclast when it was in experimental stages, but it was not available until the autumn of 2007.

I am my doctor's first patient on Reclast.

My first infusion came in March, 2008.  I did experience approximately 10 days of bone pain, but the effects were not as severe as the Boniva tablet effects.  I have NOT experienced any other side effects or bone or joint pain (other than what I consider normal for me) following the initial 10 day period.  I certainly hope this medication helps me.  I was diagnosed with osteoporosis in my  late 30's and early 40's and I am now 67.  My bone loss has decreased in recent years.   Hopefully, the reclast will stablize my bone loss.  I have felt better than I ever expected since I was fearful due to my experience with the Boniva tablet.  The Boniva infusions did NOT cause any side effects, but the tablet caused me to have tremendous pain to the point I could hardly get up from a chair.