Bisphosphonates (BPs) is a group of analogues of inorganic pyrophosphates that suppress bone resorption by inhibiting farnesyl
Fosamax (alendronate) works
new or unusual pain in your thigh, hip or groin; jaw pain, numbness, or swelling; severe joint, bone, or muscle pain; or
To be diagnosed as ONJ, a person must experience the following symptoms for 8 weeks or longer
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are disorders of the jaw muscles, temporomandibular joints, and the nerves associated with chronic facial pain
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat osteoporosis (thinning of the
For the typical osteoporosis patient taking Fosamax, Actonel, or Boniva, the chances of breaking a bone are much higher than getting osteonecrosis of the jaw
Low blood calcium levels (hypocalcemia) which may lead to muscle spasms, twitches, or cramps as well as numbness or tingling in the face, fingers, toes, and around the mouth
pus/drainage
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In this blog post, we'll discuss detecting, preventing, and treating bone loss in jaw
Plaintiffs who filed lawsuits against Merck for its osteoporosis drug Fosamax claim that the drug caused osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) and femur fractures
Fosamax has been linked in long-term users to the development of low-impact femoral fractures
When I asked her if the Fosomax could be causing the Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) and drug treatments for osteoporosis
As with other drugs, Boniva can cause side effects, such as jaw or teeth problems
Take with plain water only
This medicine may also be used to increase bone mass in men who have osteoporosis, and in men and women to prevent and treat osteoporosis caused by long-term use of corticosteroids (cortisone-like medicine)
It can cause tooth or jaw pain and swelling in your jaw
For at least 30 minutes after you take your dose, you should not lie down
Surgeon said Fosamax caused this condition and Receding gums, weak grip strength, and neck or back pain are all symptoms of osteoporosis