Maybe a bit daunting... but

this infusion enables my bones to become stronger, less likely to break etc. Only every 18 months so its not something to dread. Needless to say I do slightly dread it. Side effects are headaches which I'm familiar with and a couple of paracetamol do the trick!
Thankful for:
able to soften the harsh look of the original photo here - on the other hand I was able to take the photo and also read my kindle while this took about 30 mins to finish!

[Diana]

Amazing that you were able to take the shot! Hope the side effects will not be too bad this time.

[Christina]

Oh us woman have it rough: periods, child birth, menopause and then osteoporosis! Fab that you get treatment - and hopefully the headaches resolve soon.

[Brigette]

Take care x

[Maggiemae]

@ludwigsdiana I did practice beforehand with only one hand - not easy!

[Maggiemae]

@christinav You are right but perhaps all this makes us stronger, Christina!

[Issi Bannerman]

Oh, that does look daunting, but good for you, I hope!

[Beryl Lloyd]

So good you can be treated like this , I have my treatment in tablet form but know it can be administrated in this way as well ! Hope not too much side effects this time !

[Maggiemae]

@beryl Beryl, its so much better than the tablet - and the rules with this. You don't have to worry about it for 18 months and in the meantime you have to believe that its doing good!

[CC Folk]

This does not look like fun. I hope it works for you. After reading about the drugs/pill, I would rather not be treated. I am not aware of this treatment.

[Joan Robillard]

Better than if you break bones.

[Pam Knowler]

So good if the treatment is successful. Hope you don’t have too many side effects this time.

[Dione Giorgio]

Worth the pain and anxiety if if it is effective. Good luck.

[Wylie]

Doesn't look much fun but I'm sure its worth it. Have you heard of Prolia? Both my parents were on it for bone strength. One injection every 6 months.

[Lou Ann]

Medical science is amazing really. So is this treatment for osteoporosis? I hope it helps you!

[Peter Dulis]

Hope it all goes well for you :)

[katy]

This looks like a seriously strange way to try and get 30 minutes of rest! Good to know there’s some thing that can help you and even better to know that the headache is the only side effect which can be softened with medicine.

Impressive that you can be undergoing the treatment and taking a photo of it at the same time. One-handed no less

[Mags]

Oh wow! Take care of yourself!

[julia]

Good to have this offered to you.. look after those bones..

[Daisy Miller]

It is good that you are taking care of yourself. I find infusions amazing. My husband takes iron infusions almost every month.

[gloria jones]

Nice to know that this treatement is available and that you can take advantage of it...

[Kerry McCarthy]

I was scared at first glance until I read your comments. Sounds like it's worth the discomfort for the benefit. Hope the headaches are mild. I'm impressed with your dedication to get your photo for the day while going through the infusion!

[Maggiemae]

@mccarth1 It was definitely an opportunity for a photo but also stands as a diary photo for when it was done, Kerry!

[Maggiemae]

@seattlite That's just what I thought, Gloria - it does cost a bit though!

[Maggiemae]

@grammyn Thanks Katy! Much better than broken hips or ankles as seems to happen so often with this condition!

[Skip Tribby - ​🖖]

Most of us do not enjoy having to go to hospitals or anything medically associated. Thank goodness there are there when we really need them, but they are not something we look forward to. It is a dichotomy but hopefully it will keep your bones strong.

[Maggiemae]

@skipt07 That word is correct in the meaning of this - where did you find that word?

[haskar]

It doesn't look good, but if it helps, you have to like it!

[Maggiemae]

@haskar Its been documented to help fragile bones, doesn't hurt, doesn't pay to think about really either! All that acid floating about in your blood!

[Pat Knowles]

Well I had to back check today as I missed this shot! Y sister had to have some sort if similar treatment after her chemo but she was so bad afterwards & ended up in hospital fir a few days & has refused to have it since. Nit sure if it’s exactly same but similar I imagine, hers was supposed to be every six months. I think you might be made of sterner stuff!

[Maggiemae]

@happypat Mine is repeated every 18 months. But there are different types of infusion for osteoporosis. Sister's immunity would be very low after chemo so not a good idea, I would think!