Ugh...sorry folks,
Gimp, I read this just recently. Before I had my knee replaced I quit taking bisphosphonates and haven't decided what I want to do other than to take calcium. I quit taking them because they were causing additional pain in my legs and hips. Two weeks after I quit taking them most of the pain disappeared. I'm going to research Reclast next week and if it looks promising I'll talk to my RD about the once a year infusion. I think we're at risk for bone necrosis due to RA. I remember reading that in some research study. Correct me if I'm wrong.
People who are taking bisphosphonates should be aware that they can cause additional bone, muscle pain. Lindy