fosamax and dental work

it usually occurs in people with cancer or with serious dental problems. the jawbone actually rots away and can become quite painful and disfiguring. your friends dental problems combined with the drug caused this problem. the good news is she found out before the situation became too extreme.

I received my blood work results today, and although the Gamma G.T. was down (106, - had been 161 and 183 over this past month) it is still extremely high. Previously - for the past three years - it had always been within range - 22,19 and 20 - average range is up to 36. I phoned the endocrinologist, who thinks I may have had acute hepatitis, and she is also happy for me to stop taking the Fosamax. I'm due for another blood test in another month - so the saga drags on..

That's terrible! I would search for any lawsuits against the manufacturer of Fosamax for injury like this resulting on facial bone loss and tooth loss. Seems to be me they should pay for any corrective dental or medical treatment and pay compensation for pain and suffering. I've read negative things about this drug and it's ironic that it is advertised as preventing bone loss, and yet it accelerates it.

Food and Drug Administration raised concerns about the potential for some serious side effects in women taking bone-building drugs called bisphosphonates, specifically Fosamax, Actonel and Reclast. The published findings are not new.

35 years of empty sella, hi prolactin, testosterone injections, osteopenia, broken ribs and recently hip - and now at age 67 two of my children ages 33 and 36 flunk Dexa scans and are prescribed fosamax, which they refuse to take until hyperparathyroid is ruled out. I get labs showing PTHs of 63/(15-65), 51 and 45, with ionized calciums of 5.2, 5.3 and 5.4 on scale 4.5 - 5.6. Three endos and 2 GPs say it's all coincidental. Should we get treatment in Europe?

My friend had no choice it was a big risk if she didnt have the dental work , she lost hur baby after the procedure and when she went back for somthing lyk a week later and the dentist cryed and refered her to someone alse, she was only three months but i dont recomend to anyone

Fosamax has been linked in long-term users to the development of low-impact femoral fractures. In the event of a fracture fosamax may interfere with remodeling and healing. However, the decision to continue or quit would need to be taken by his treating doctor; keeping in view the initial condition for which it was advised and the risks Vs benefits. You may like to discus in detail with his treating doctor. Hope this is helpful. Take care!

After taking Fosomax for several months I noticed a snapping sound with pain in my jaw when I opened my mouth wide to take a bite of a sandwich. I asked my doctor about it and she said TMJ. I also said that I feel pain deep within my ear and she said that would be caused by the TMJ. When I asked her if the Fosomax could be causing the problem she said absolutely not. She asked if I grind my teeth at night and told me that I may not know that I'm doing it. I really don't think that I am.

Hi there, Hoping someone can help me.....I am about 7 weeks pregnant and have quite a bit of dental work to have done. I've told my dentist to hold off on any X-rays and replacement fillings till after I'm pregnant. But I still have some work that was "in progress" that he wants to finish, mostly to do with broken crown that need to come off and then be replaced. This will require two visits, both about 1 hour and 15 minutes each.

My mom is taking Fosamax [Alendronic Acid], she is taking it exactly as directed and is still getting terriible burning in her esophagus. She is really suffering. She says there are no alternative medications she can switch to. Are there any remedys she can take to help ease the burning in her esophagus? Supplements, Vitamins, anything like that? Any help anyone can give me would be greatle appreciated, as i Said, she is really suffering Thanks in Advance!

Do you mean Fosamax (alendronate)? If you do, its for treating bone problems like Osteoperosis by adding bone mass and slows bone loss. I use it for Osteopenia.

I stopped taking Fosamax before the extraction (I had taken it for less than 4 years) and am not going to take the drug again. Is there concern that I will have a complication because of the Fosamax? I had hoped for a bone graft and/or socket perservation...

He started me on a regimen of weekly Estrogen patch, weekly Fosamax, and Citracal Plus D. It took a few years, but I am now back up to normal bone density. I would not trust just any old Family Practive doctor or PCP. You want someone who specializes in Osteoporosis and who will tailor the treatment to you. Best of luck.

I know that the early hysterectomy has caused my bone issues(been on Fosamax and actually just started Reclast this week -2.7) but I wonder if it is effecting the breast? I went in for my annual mamo last week and have been called back yet again. New spot directly under the nipple, same breast. Sheduled US for next week. So two mamos and 2 call backs...I am nervous..is this common, should I be worried, is this what I have to look forward to every year...

Can prolonged Fosamax use damage the throat lining and if so, what is the treatment?

Yes I have and they can numb you as long as your in your second trimester

I went to the dentist yesterday and found out I have a couple of caries and they said best to repair them after delivery because it's not good to apply unnecessary anesthetic during pregnancy, plus they'll want to do some xrays to see the depth of the caries, and that's also best avoided during pregnancy...

I had some fillings done and had to have a wisdom tooth out cause it was infected but they stop doing dental work after a certain point in your pregnancy cause they don't want to trigger something to make you go in to preterm labor. It should be fine. Just let your dentist know you're pregnant.

When I was in my first trimester I went I had my teeth cleaned and I have a chipped tooth in the back and its been bothering me and I told her but they wouldnt do anything because they wouldnt x-ray me so j have to wait till december to go back and get it fixxed :/

at 13 weeks your fine for dental work.

Im 10 weeks and 2 days and part of my wisdom tooth had broken off im not in pain but have a sharp edge which is digging into my mouth a bit. Is it safe to have dental work done or even have the tooth pulled if need be? I plan to ring the dentist tomorrow and do you get any benefits if your pregnant?

Yes dental work is safe and highly recommended when pregnant so you dont pass an infection to your unborn baby. I know that fillings, deep cleaning, tooth extractions, fixing chipped teeth are all safe. I would ask about root canals though.

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