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Q: Hi my name is Diane my Doctor want me to get the Reclast infusion will it be safe for me I have

Sarcodosis  it like you have a small cold  like symptom year round already will this infusion increase more than what I have now.

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Pam Flores, Health Guide
10/17/08 10:10pm

Hi Diane:  This must be a tough decision for you, since you have sarcoidosis.  Unfortunately I don't know much about this disorder, however, the best advice I can give is to take a copy of the New England Journal of Medicines article on Reclast with you to your next visit, so you and your Dr can review all the medical disorders that are considered to be contraindicated, with this treatment.  I could not find sarcoidosis listed as a disorder that would be contraindicated, but you should both still read all the disorders listed under adverse events.

 

Knowledge is our best weapon, and it helps us to proceed to a truly informed decision.

 

Good Luck with your next Dr.'s appointment, and I hope that *both* of you can come up with a satisfactory conclusion on what to do in your particular case.  If you want to read more about reclast just put the word in the above search box and you'll find many informative discussions on this very topic, at this community.

 

Best of Luck to you...

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Pam Flores, Health Guide
10/17/08 10:18pm

Hi Again:  I forgot to mention that this study done by the NEJM was the landmark trial that prompted the FDA to approve the drug for the once yearly IV infused treatment for post menopausal osteoporosis. 

 

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By Diane— Last Modified: 12/27/10, First Published: 10/14/08