Zometa - have been struggling with terrible headaches since I had my infusion on Monday. Is there anything I can do to make it better?

I had my infusion on monday 20th April. The next day I couldn't get out of bed with the aches , thumping headache,watery eyes and listening to my blood pumping through my ears. Had that all day and some of the next day. Thursday was fine even went out for lunch. Then Friday woke up with another headache and pretty much the same as the day after having the infusion. The only difference  was that I used a medi pot to flush out my nose and nose spray today but made my headache  worse. So i have stopped it now. Been taking paracetamol  and ibuprofen and drinking lots of water but the headache is still banging and now have some earache. . Anything else I should do as I am near to ringing the hospital. Because  ive had problems  with my sinuses my doctors think Ive got the side effects of infusion and my sinuses going on. 

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  • just come across your post as I was looking for any information on zolendronic acid infusion. I had one done August 2025 and suffering severe side effects until now 

    I don’t know what to do. so scared. Did yours improve? please say it did.

    I have lost my walk which is so scary.

  • Hello and thank you for posting.

    I am sorry you have had problems with side effects of zometa, it does a have many different potential side affects and some can last a while. I would suggest you talk to your doctor about what you are experiencing so that they can support you in any way they can. If you have a specialist nurse do talk to them too.

    There may also be a late affects clinic at your hospital that could be helpful to you if treatment has finished.

    Take care and if you want to talk it through with the nurses the number is 0808 800 4040. Lines are open mon-fri, 9-5.

    Sarah.

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  • Hello and thank you for posting.

    I am sorry you have had problems with side effects of zometa, it does a have many different potential side affects and some can last a while. I would suggest you talk to your doctor about what you are experiencing so that they can support you in any way they can. If you have a specialist nurse do talk to them too.

    There may also be a late affects clinic at your hospital that could be helpful to you if treatment has finished.

    Take care and if you want to talk it through with the nurses the number is 0808 800 4040. Lines are open mon-fri, 9-5.

    Sarah.

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