I have Crohn's for 35 years and for the last 3 years have been receiving Remicade every 6 years and for the most part it is working. I now have been told I have a slight calcium deficiency and my family doctor has recomended Prolia shots (twice a year). I looked this drug up and there seems to be some possible side affects such as compromised immune, skin rashes etc. I am not sure if I want to take this or not, has anybody had any experience with Prolia and if so how did it go.
Prolia injections for calcium deficiency
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Hello and welcome to the forum 
When you say 'for the most part' does that mean you still have a few niggles with the tum? I have not heard of Prolia myself so could not advise hopefully someone will come slong shortly who can help with this.
With you experience with this disease (35yrs - wow) I am sure that you will have some really helpful knowledge to share so I am glad you have decided to join.
AB
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When you say 'for the most part' does that mean you still have a few niggles with the tum? I have not heard of Prolia myself so could not advise hopefully someone will come slong shortly who can help with this.With you experience with this disease (35yrs - wow) I am sure that you will have some really helpful knowledge to share so I am glad you have decided to join.
AB
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hi Angrybird, thank you for your welcome I appreciate it. That is true when I say it works for the most part. I have to take the Remicade every 6 weeks, but during that last week I find it is "a little touch and go" if I have a great week or stop several times during my hour drive to work. Evidently Prolia is an injected medication that aids with mild calcium and Vitamin D loss due to the Crohns. When reading the possible side effects I became a little concerned. Evidently it can cause an even more supressed imune system, possible skin rashes etc and I don't know if I want to chance it.
During my 35 years with this disease I have gone through the wringer sort of speaking from hospitalization for 6 months, to boat loads of different meds like prednison, cortisone enemas, Pentesa,Azathioprine and bowel resection April 2009. I hope I can contribute to this forum.
have a great Day Liz134
During my 35 years with this disease I have gone through the wringer sort of speaking from hospitalization for 6 months, to boat loads of different meds like prednison, cortisone enemas, Pentesa,Azathioprine and bowel resection April 2009. I hope I can contribute to this forum.
have a great Day Liz134
