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JanineG
7 years agoMember
Hi @Summer Prevails yes I've had 1 Zoledronic acid infusion and due to receive my second in June. I had rapidly deteriorated from osteopenia to osteoporosis on arimidex within 8 months. My GP suggested the infusion rather than prolia as its once a year not every 6 months. And recent studies have found prolia needs to be given as close to the 6 month date as possible as reversal occurs. . So her theory was easier more convenient once a year. She only recommend prolia to older women & men now, I'm 53. My latest bone scans said I had improved a 'tiny' bit! At least I hadn't deteriorated lol. Yes as @Irb_03 said dental clearance is important. The infusion is non pbs but if you have had a broken bone ever you are entitled to subsidy. First time I've ever been disappointed not to have had one!
As for your question regards honest feedback ..
I had mine on a Friday. It didn't hurt at all just like a saline drip. Saturday I felt terrible, chills body ache bone pain. Panadol and ibuprofen helped. Definitely a day at home though. I was back at work running around 8 hours on concrete on the Sunday. I coped but felt quite miserable. Definitely felt like I was recovering from flu for about 4 days. This time I will take a day off work just in case. My advise would be definitely phone around for the best price, smaller pharmacies cannot compete with the bigger ones. I work at a large major chain one. Don't be afraid to speak privately to the pharmacist about best price, we often bring our prices down whenever possible to help. Hope my long winded reply helps xx
As for your question regards honest feedback ..
I had mine on a Friday. It didn't hurt at all just like a saline drip. Saturday I felt terrible, chills body ache bone pain. Panadol and ibuprofen helped. Definitely a day at home though. I was back at work running around 8 hours on concrete on the Sunday. I coped but felt quite miserable. Definitely felt like I was recovering from flu for about 4 days. This time I will take a day off work just in case. My advise would be definitely phone around for the best price, smaller pharmacies cannot compete with the bigger ones. I work at a large major chain one. Don't be afraid to speak privately to the pharmacist about best price, we often bring our prices down whenever possible to help. Hope my long winded reply helps xx