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I got a bone density 2 days after getting my ovaries removed (so I could take Arimidex). I was just on the edge of beginning osteopenia in the lumbar region. Since I was getting Herceptin, my gyne and onco conferred and decided to give me Zometa every 4-6 months. In May, I got my 3rd one. Since I will finish Herceptin after 16 months in September, I will not get anymore. I will say that I told my onc I wouldn't take anymore as only a bone hardener (but I would take it if I ever got mets to the bones). I got nauseous with the dry heaves and 101 degree temperature - basically very flu like. It was worse with the first dose. We will be switching to Boniva and try that in November (as it will be 6 months since the last Zometa by then). Zometa is no walk in the park (and you do have to watch out for the osteonecrosis of the jaw - a rare but very serious side effect).
Kind regards
Becky
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