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What Causes Severe Back Pain While On Aredia?
Question: I have been on Aredia infusions the last year one every 3 months have had a great deal of back pain wondering in this medication is causing this never had problem with back pain before I had breast cancer which metasis into bone cancer
Brief Answer:
This medicine relieves pain.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear.
Welcome to HCM.
I understand your concern for pain. Actually, Aredia is a bisphosphonate drug which is used to strengthen the bones as well as to relieve pain in bony metastasis. Otherwise intravenous infusion of pamidronate (Aredia) can cause muscle and joint pain.
However if you are still having pain, then other pain killers medicines like opioids and non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs can be taken. If still ain is not relieved, then local radiation therapy can be used to get rid of pain.
You must continue taking aredia as it will help prevent fractures.
Thanks and regards
Feel free to ask further.
This medicine relieves pain.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear.
Welcome to HCM.
I understand your concern for pain. Actually, Aredia is a bisphosphonate drug which is used to strengthen the bones as well as to relieve pain in bony metastasis. Otherwise intravenous infusion of pamidronate (Aredia) can cause muscle and joint pain.
However if you are still having pain, then other pain killers medicines like opioids and non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs can be taken. If still ain is not relieved, then local radiation therapy can be used to get rid of pain.
You must continue taking aredia as it will help prevent fractures.
Thanks and regards
Feel free to ask further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
I have tried every over the counter drugs ibuprophen advil naproxen tylenol alieve icy hot aspercreme icepads heating pads nothing works i was diagnosed with bone matatasis to femur which i had radiation on and also to the first vertebrae which i havent had radiation on just had a petscan with no change anything u can recommend over the counter that may help ? I am only seen by my onocologist do i need to see any other kind of physician for my condition? or should my onocologist be able to take care of it?
Brief Answer:
Opioids are the options
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear.
You have already tried antiinflammatory drugs and tylenol as well. Radiation is also over. So the next in line is morphine, tramadol fentanyl and buprenorphine.
Fentanyl and buprenorphine are available as patch formula which needs too be applied once a week on once in 3 days and it works continuously for that period. You can discuss these with your oncologist.
Tramadol and morphine are oral and intravenous options.
Besides that, try YOGA and relaxing exercises. These also helps.
Thanks and regards
Opioids are the options
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear.
You have already tried antiinflammatory drugs and tylenol as well. Radiation is also over. So the next in line is morphine, tramadol fentanyl and buprenorphine.
Fentanyl and buprenorphine are available as patch formula which needs too be applied once a week on once in 3 days and it works continuously for that period. You can discuss these with your oncologist.
Tramadol and morphine are oral and intravenous options.
Besides that, try YOGA and relaxing exercises. These also helps.
Thanks and regards
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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