Prolia & Hair Loss (Page 6)

I've just recently had my second Prolia shot. So far so good...a little back pain. I continually have stress fractures on my feet and have also taken fosamax. My current problem is hair loss & I wondered if anyone else was having that problem?

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I have had 3 Prolia shots over the last 2 years. Each time I have had major hair loss. I did skip 6 months without a shot just to see if my hair quit falling out and it did. I do not know why this is not listed as a side effect for women but I will not take another shot..or I will be bald.

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I asked about hair breakage and slow growth. I had two shots of Prolia. I think March 2015 was the last. I stopped it because I thought it affected my immune system which I concluded after I had a virus that included a severe ear infection...both ears...with substantial hearing loss...which never fully resolved. I have noticed my hair is broken off and thinning and brittle. It also grows much slower. I am 69 so I thought it was age related, but it could be the Prolia...it has not improved in 2 years.

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This is my third year on Prolia, and I have to say I went from Osteosporosis to Osteophinia, which is a big improvement. However my hair keeps on falling out, and the hair I have is very thin. I only have a choice: Healthy bones or Healthy hair? I guess I am choosing healthy bones, it's easier to buy a wig, than repair my bones.

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Everyone Stop right now. Consider the fact that Prolia has a twin called Xgeva. There is just less of the active ingredient in Prolia than Xgeva which treats cancer. What happens to people that go thru chemo? They lose their hair, all of it. With Prolia, we don't lose all of it, just a goodly amount of thinning. I am many years out from my one and only Prolia injection but I am still shedding like a dog. Today when I took a shower my hair had the drain plugged up. I gathered it all up and am taking it to my Primary. It is true that after age 20, hair starts to thin but there is a huge difference to what Prolia does and 'normal' thinning. Mine is short and I use 4 handfuls of Mousse to make it look thicker. When that wears off, I use another product for natural curly hair. You have to get inventive to please yourself somewhat. Hope this explains the situation everyone is going thru. Be well~Pood

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Had first Prolia shot 5 weeks ago & I am also shedding like dog, having horrible hot flashes, blurred vision and mussel aching! I'm 70 and felt really good before Prolia!! I will NOT be getting another one!! Bad drug that should be taken off the market!! Maybe for someone who sits home happily doing nothing could stand it but NOT ME!!

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This side effect has been kept very silent and I would think that there should be some kind of legal suit brought against these doctors and drug companies.

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I have been experiencing hair loss too. I have also taken Prolia twice. Can this just be coincidence?

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I had 5 prolia injections so far and my hair has been falling. I actually have half of my hair left, the good news is once your treatment is completed your hair grows back. I am happy to report that I went from Osteoporosis to Osteopinia. Prior to Prolia I also had stress fractures, not anymore.

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Thanks for your reply. How long were you on Prolia? I am assuming it is several years? You were extremely lucky to have a reversal from Osteoporosis to Osteopenia. Congratulations! I am seeing my doctor soon and will discuss my hair loss.

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It has been 2 years since I had the second Prolia injection and my hair is not growing normally. It used to be almost to my waist in back and now it doesn't even touch the top of my bra closure in back. The only plus AT ALL is that I don't have to color it for almost 10 weeks...before Prolia I colored it every 6 or 7. It's still falling out, very thin and so broken off at the crown in back. I think that stuff makes permanent changes. I know they say you only take it for about 3 years. Also, my hearing has never fully recovered from a virus I got after the first shot. Everyone had this virus...the flu shot was not effective in 2015. My daughter and others also had ear infections with it, but my hearing was nearly gone in both ears for 3 months and then returned partially. I wear hearing aids now. I am not positive it was the Prolia, but I'm concerned it might have made it more severe than others who did not have the shot...because it does weaken the immune system.

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I am losing my hair at the crown too. It has been fallen out extremely fast. It is funny that you mention hearing problems. My left ear has been feeling strange. I had my hearing tested a few months ago because I thought there was a problem. They couldn't find a problem, but I am still having problems. Is this all worth it? I am questioning taking this for any length of time.

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I have been getting Prolia shots 2 a year for quite awhile and there hasn't been any change in my bone scans. But, as for side effects, there are plenty and none that are good. Hair loss, bone cramps, terrible pain in my cheeks and not my face. Hot flashes and itchy skin in unmentionable places. As to the two doctors who advised this, they roll their eyes. I have quit all shots as of today.

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I have been having pain and a crunching sound on the left side of my face for quite a while. The pain has been getting worse. I thought it was TMJ, but now I wonder if this all has to do with Prolia? I don't think I am going to continue on. I just had my latest injection in June. I think that was my last.

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I did read a very small blurb about hearing issues with Prolia, but it was nothing conclusive. I kind of think if you already had a problem, it worsens it. There are bones in your ears too so it makes some sense it would attach to those and thicken them...I don't know if that would cause any issues. I already had some loss and ringing in my ears. Now it's like I have cotton stuffed in them and the ringing is worse. There is nothing they can do about it. I'm hoping the hair will straighten out and grow eventually. Good luck to you.

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What may work to help our hair from Prolia is to take Saw Palmetto, B vitamins and also A. Was looking around the net about it and found that formula. Not much to lose and everything to gain so I'm going to give it a good try. Be well~Pood

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Thanks Poo! You are right about having nothing to lose. Just more hair in our case. I am willing to try just about anything at this point. Best off luck!!!

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Correct. I think there should be a legal suit against the makers of Prolia for not divulging that it causes hair loss. This is so wrong.

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I placed my order. Most of the women said the Saw Palmetto made their hair stop falling out and made it shinier and healthier. We may be on to something here. I will keep everyone posted on how it goes after Prolia. Pood

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I am ready to try it. The hair loss has been the worst part for me. Keep us posted. Thanks again!

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I just had my first injection 3 weeks ago and already losing hair. There are no other changes in my diet or routine. I am quite concerned & disappointed if I am losing this much so soon. I will be investigating alternatives.

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