My mom is 82 and took a prolia shot about 2 months ago. She has had nothing but pain in 1 of her legs ever since. She has to walk with a cane now. Never had to do this before. She was given gabapentin for her pain and it only helps a little. When will the effects of this shot wear off?
Why does prolia cause severe pain in legs and ankles?
Question posted by helpmymom on 21 July 2014
Last updated on 7 October 2014 by mybones
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I had pain in groin and down leg for 4 weeks. Turned out to be UTI.
I didn't have the traditional UTI symptoms.
So sorry to hear about your mother's pain. The bone effects may wear off within a few months, but I've had bone pain and skin inflammation since my Prolia injection which was almost 2 years ago. You should really file a report with the FDA since I don't see that as a side effect from Prolia. If the FDA receives multiple reports of the problem, then they will list it as a new side effect which can warn others. That's what I did. Go to fda with gov after it. Then click on Medwatch, then click on the first bold print on that page which says: "Report a Serious Medical Product Problem Online". I hope that you will do that too.
Some people have allot of pain from this medication. Its mostly in the long bones and the hips. I don't doubt the gabapentin isn't helping, its for nerve pain not bone pain. Can she take things like ibuprofen and aleve? She needs a pain medication.
I think she can take the ibuprofen without a problem. The gabapentin was recommended by her DOCTOR. We are starting to lose confidence in her doctor. Do you have any idea when the prolia will wear off. She will not be taking another one. She was a very active person until she took this shot recommended by her DOCTOR.
Thankyou for your response. We will try the ibuprofen. I hope that will relieve her pain. She will be seeing her doctor today.
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- Prolia uses and safety info
- Prolia prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
- Side effects of Prolia (detailed)
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