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Suggest Remedy For Headaches,abdominal Cramps And Chills

I am 64 and had my first Prolia shot, early last month. I have been experiencing severe body itching, bloatiness, weight gain, daily headaches. And abdominal cramps as well as chills. I do not want to have another shot in 5 months. I was on Actenol for a few years. But my doctor room me off of it, saying I can t be on it too long Help! I know I need something for my bones. I am small boned. And have already gained 15 pounds in one month. And... NO . I am not eating more then I usually do. And my breasts are sore too!
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Hello,

Prolia (denosumab) can rarely cause all the above symptoms which you are having, including bloating, body aches and sore breast but weight gain is not related to the drug. Weight gain may be due to reduction in physical activity or you need to check the thyroid function test because even low thyroid function can have all these symptoms.

As you were on actenol before and then switched to denosumab, I consider that the bone has been evaluated comprehensively with Dexa scan and other blood tests. Denosumab need to be taken only once in 6 months, so no need to consider any change in plan for now. If you have persisting symptoms, and the next dose also creates intolerant symptoms then better not to go for long term Prolia. Consult a general surgeon for sore breast to not to miss any other cause. Also, check your calcium levels as Prolia can cause very low calcium.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Praseetha Narayanan, OB & GYN Specialist
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Suggest Remedy For Headaches,abdominal Cramps And Chills

Hello, Prolia (denosumab) can rarely cause all the above symptoms which you are having, including bloating, body aches and sore breast but weight gain is not related to the drug. Weight gain may be due to reduction in physical activity or you need to check the thyroid function test because even low thyroid function can have all these symptoms. As you were on actenol before and then switched to denosumab, I consider that the bone has been evaluated comprehensively with Dexa scan and other blood tests. Denosumab need to be taken only once in 6 months, so no need to consider any change in plan for now. If you have persisting symptoms, and the next dose also creates intolerant symptoms then better not to go for long term Prolia. Consult a general surgeon for sore breast to not to miss any other cause. Also, check your calcium levels as Prolia can cause very low calcium. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Praseetha Narayanan, OB & GYN Specialist