I am wondering about the increase in pain in my extremeties and neck and shoulders since beginning Forteo three doses ago. I also have headache. The pain begins after the injection and lasts 12 hours.
It is quite severe and aspirin doesn't help much.
Brenda,
Neither your question about nor your symptoms from Forteo are uncommon. Please see:
Forteo: Do the Benefits Outweigh the Risks?
http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/73/2677/forteo-risks/
Questions about Forteo side effects
http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/15751/15840/forteo-side
Forteo side effects
http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/3380/14145/comments
Be sure to scroll down through the comments to each of these articles as well. Many members have responded and shared similar stories.
Best to you,
MG
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