Do Denosumab Shots Taken For Osteoporosis Affect The Muscles?

Posted on Sat, 28 May 2016

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Question : Hello
Sorry to mark urgent but
I have parkinsons and osteoporosis , also coeliac. And anaemia , milk intolerant .
Late today I received a letter to attend hospital we'd 1 XXXXXXX re osteoporosis. , the neurologist suggests denosumab .injection.
Looking on line it can affect muscles.
I am concerned it could make parkinsons worse , stiffer muscles?
Also I am coeliac and sucrose fructose intolerant should not have this ?
Thank you
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You can talk to your doctor regarding zoledronic acid.

Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,

Thank you for posting your query on HCM.

Well looking into your problem I will like to tell you that , although I don't think denosumab is going to harm you in the ways , you are thinking but still if you have your concerns you can talk to your doctor regarding taking injection zoledronic acid once a year or alendronate . They are also good drugs for controlling osteoporosis . But still ultimate choice lies with your doctor .

Take care.

Dr. Shruti

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