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sassy · 11-15-2014, 04:01 PM

Hey Kim,

As long as you don't stay on any bisphosphonates or combination there of for more than five years, I think Zometa is a good choice.

It increased my bone density, but unfortunately I was unaware of the risk of atypical femure fractures with long term use. I was on Zometa for seven years and stopped when I was diagnosed with these fractures in both legs. I am still dealing with the fractures a year and a half later with very little healing.

Just be aware should you develop any thigh or perceived hip pain during use which could indicate an issue.

Also, please discuss this side effect with your doctor to be sure they are aware of of this possible side effect.

Best of luck to you.

11-15-2014, 04:01 PM	#2
sassy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mountains of Virginia Posts: 2,267	Re: Hey Steph and any others on Zometa Hey Kim, As long as you don't stay on any bisphosphonates or combination there of for more than five years, I think Zometa is a good choice. It increased my bone density, but unfortunately I was unaware of the risk of atypical femure fractures with long term use. I was on Zometa for seven years and stopped when I was diagnosed with these fractures in both legs. I am still dealing with the fractures a year and a half later with very little healing. Just be aware should you develop any thigh or perceived hip pain during use which could indicate an issue. Also, please discuss this side effect with your doctor to be sure they are aware of of this possible side effect. Best of luck to you. __________________ Rhonda (Sassy) dx age 45 DX 2/15/05 Stage IIb (at surgery)restaged IIIa Left mast .9cm tumor 5 of 14 nodes Triple Positive 4 DD A/C 12 Taxol/Herceptin 33Rads Strange infect mast site one year aft surg, hosp 1 wk Herceptin for total of 18 months Lupron Monthly 4 yrs Neurontin for aches, pains and hot flashes(It works!) Ovaries removed 11/09 stop Lupron and Neurontin Arimidex 6 yrs (tried Femara, no SE improvement) Tried Exemestane-hips got so bad could hardly walk Back to Arimidex for year seven Zometa 2X Annual for 7years, Lasix Stop Arimidex 5/13 Stop Zometa 7/13-Bi-lateral Stress Fractures in Femurs from Zometa 5/14 Start Tamoxifen 3/15 Stem cell transplant to stimulate femur bone growth/healing 5/15 Complete fracture of right femur/Titanium rods both femurs 9/16 Start Evista stopTamoxifen 3/17 Stop Evista--unwelcome side effects! NED and no meds....... 14YEARS NED!