I have breast cancer in my bones. I took zometa every month for 16 months, then every 3 months. My cancer has not moved in almost 5 years. Very few side effects, just drink plenty of water after IV.
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BERNADINE38 | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/7/2014
Condition: Other
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SO FAR I GET INFUSIONS EVERY 4 WEEKS IT HAS ONLY BEEN 3 MONTHS BUT MY NUMBERS SEEM TO BE GETTING BETTER
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antizometa | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/2/2014
Condition: Cancer that has Spread To the Bone From Solid Tumors
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I hate this medicine. I had 2 treatments with flu like symptoms both times for 4 days. That stunk but I got through it. Now I have lost all feeling in my fingertips and have pressed nerve pain in both arms. Cannot hold even small items. Spilling and dropping everything.
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DebbieWong | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month |
5/23/2014
Condition: Cancer that has Spread To the Bone From Solid Tumors
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My father is in the emergency room due to this drug. He has no hand or arm function below his elbow. He can even feed himself. This drug is scary.
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/16/2014
Condition: Cancer that has Spread To the Bone From Solid Tumors
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I had one treatment of Zometa infusion, and I have been sick for 6 days from it. It obviously is much more powerful than I was led to believe. I think the doctor should have given me more information before dispensing this.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/22/2014
Condition: Cancer that has Spread To the Bone From Solid Tumors
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First two infusions gave little or no side effects. The third one caused severe chills, leg muscle and joint pain, severe fatigue.
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cancer girl | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
3/11/2014
Condition: Cancer that has Spread To the Bone From Solid Tumors
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well my jaw bone is expose and denist don't know what to do for now . my wonderful news today and server pain
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MVBANTA | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
2/9/2014
Condition: Cancer that has Spread To the Bone From Solid Tumors
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good
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jj | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/18/2013
Condition: Cancer that has Spread To the Bone From Solid Tumors
Overall rating 2.3
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The day after i had the Zometa IV i had itching under the neck, during the day i had like blood streaks under the skin, and chills.
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Bobni4n13 | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/11/2013
Condition: Cancer that has Spread To the Bone From Solid Tumors
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Had first drug via invusion Sept 19,2013 Almost two months later and I can hardly stand the pain in my right knee. Two oncologists and one orthepaedic surgeon, can't explain the pain. I'm on my second bottle of hydocodone. Sure need help. What's the antidote ????
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/12/2013
Condition: Cancer that has Spread To the Bone From Solid Tumors
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i had the shot on tuesday and couldnt walk on friday morning, the pain is so bad in my knee and lower back. never getting shot again.. worse thing ever to do.
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ruthbill24 | 75 or over | Male | Patient
9/19/2013
Condition: Cancer that has Spread To the Bone From Solid Tumors
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Bohara1 | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/22/2013
Condition: Osteoporosis
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Severe pain in muscles and bones to the point where I could not use my hands or my feet for a period of time. I was out of work for over a week. Never will take the stuff again.
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janet | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
6/17/2013
Condition: Cancer that has Spread To the Bone From Solid Tumors
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my dentist told me that her could break my jaw if he attempted to fill a cavity or pull my tooth. Is this true?
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Sharon | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/24/2013
Condition: Other
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I had the infusion on the advice of my physician as I have osteopenia. I asked 3 times for specific side effects. Was told flu like symptoms and maybe some joint swelling for 24-36 hours. Boy was that incorrect! I had joint and bone pain so bad that I couldn't get out of bed for 12 hours. Chills (could not get warm even with 4 fleece blankets on me) that lasted for 4-5 hours. Headache and nausea for 2 weeks. Urinary retention for 1 week, lower extremity edema which I still have 6 weeks later. Some occasional unstableness/dizziness when walking. I still have the joint pain/swelling. The worst is the leg swelling. My lower leg is painful, hard, hot and swollen and it is painful to stand for long periods or to walk a lot. It is 2 inches larger in diameter than the other leg even after elevating my leg and wearing a compression stocking. My foot also swells. I had an US for DVT--negative except for the extreme amount of edema. I also had an abdominal and pelvic CTV to see if I had thrombosis in my iliac veins. Again negative. I will NEVER have this drug again. There is nothing anyone can say that will convince me that this is a "safe" drug. I really don't know yet if this drug was helpful but since I won't take it again, that is a mute point. I will take my chances and hope and pray I don't break a bone. I just wish I was better informed by my healthcare provider before I agreed to have this drug. I believed and trusted that she was informing me of ALL the side effects but not again. If I had be adequately informed, I would not have had this drug. Please carefully weigh all the pros AND cons before having this drug. Read More Read Less
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asmallworld | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/5/2013
Condition: Cancer that has Spread To the Bone From Solid Tumors
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I have breast cancer in my hip after 17 years being cancer free. The first treatment left me unable to function for 4 days. Fever, severe bone pain, lethargy and some jaw pain. Being lethargic was actually a good thing because it was extremely painful to move. I just had the third treatment and haven't had the bad side effects since the first time. Drink lots of water before and after treatment.
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mertle | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/25/2013
Condition: Osteoporosis
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I have a rare autoimmune disease called "Behcet's Disease". Because Prednisone is the only drug that can stop my weekly flares, the use has caused me to have bad Osteoporosis. I had the first infusion five days ago and had terrible side effects, high fever, severe deep bone pain everywhere, migraine headaches, flu like symptoms, nothing tasted good,and could not sleep.Five days later I'm a tiny bit better, no fever, still have bone pain, less severe. I see some cut their dose in half to lessen the side effects, will be talking to my doctor about cutting the dose. If this doesn't work I won't ever get another infusion ever again of this drug.Read More Read Less
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[email protected] | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/21/2013
Condition: Osteoporosis
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The Zometa IV infusion over about two years caused necrosis of the lower jaw. I was being treated for prostate cancer. Necrosis was discovered by a dental surgeon's panoramic x-ray. Stopped Zometa immediately. Dentist prescribed 250 mg of Penicillin 4 x per day. OK so far. Necrosis is stable, i.e., not increasing.
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juliawhite | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
3/13/2013
Condition: Cancer that has Spread To the Bone From Solid Tumors
Overall rating 5.0
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Have never had any side effects. Drug is infused over 30 minutes with a dextrose solution. Hole in spine is closing as a result of drug. Was told it could take up to two years for cancer to be completely erradicated.
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Joan H | On medication for 1 to 6 months |
1/9/2013
Condition: Increased Calcium in the Blood from Cancer
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The day after I received the shot, my throat started to close as I was eating breakfast. A piece of cereal caught in my throat which my husband was able to help me expel it with the Heimlich maneuver. I am taking Zometa because I am on lisinopril for breast cancer. Twice, I have tested as having more calcium in my blood than I should have. I have noticed that my nails ar getting stronger since I had the shot. In fact, I have a severe ingrown toenail which I attribute to my very strong nails. My oncologist wants me to take this every 6 months, because there seems to be evidence that it helps against a recurrence of breast cancer.Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
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