Side Effects from Zometa?

i have been on zometa every 6 mos, May will be my 4th round. i experienced joint pain in my hands, and i creek/crack more than b4. Oncologist gives me dexamethasone day of infusion, then 2 days after after. Its a steriod and it does help. Knuckles in my hands become stiff and aches a tad. Sometimes the tylenol with the holes work also but hate to take to much cuz it can screw up the liver. Other than that it doesnt bother me.

Terrible edema and bone pain along with trigger thumb... So painful .I had one infusion. I have not been back to oncologist since I had but I don't believe I will take it again.

there are different ways, shots... Co-worker of mine gets those and feels ok with them. She is a sensitive person so for that to work is great. Name escapes me but ask your oncologist. Good luck, I feel ur pain...

I had my second Reclast and have increasing horrible tinnutus? Anybody else had this? Yes, also bone pain and trugger finger this last infusion. Ugh.

I am already dealing with arthritis on right hand and painful knuckle and hope it doesn’t get worse for me. Thank you ladies for your responses! Sending you all healing and prayers!

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Severe body pain for months

Joints, muscles, bones….

Take daily Claritin week before & week after

I was on Xometa for several years due to MBC, I ended up with osteonecrosis in my jaw and lost two teeth even though I had 40 treatments of HBOT.

Barbara, what is HBOT treatments? When I went on Zometa the onco had me go to the dentist and he had to sign off b4 she would start infusions. Interesting.

Many community members have shared experiences with Zometa and various side effects they've encountered. This medication can affect people differently, so hearing from others who've been on it can be really valuable. Hopefully some fellow members will share their experiences to help give you a better sense of what to expect.