Actonel and Oral Surgery anyone?

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Hi all- Since Actonel causes bone resorption, my teeth are fused to my jawbone

so an extraction is not possible. I have been off actonel for 2 years. The

oral surgeon had to SHAVE the tooth off the bone, leaving the infected root in.

I got severe recurrent infections over a period of many months and then a

massive abscess that solved with high anti-biotic. My oral surgeon was at a

total loss of what to do. Having a root canal and being immuno suppressed also

leaves me at high risk of infection. I have three more teeth with old deep

filling that are cracking so have to have it done again. I am afraid because

its an upper molar and the infections are so insidious that I fear it could

compromise my sight, hearing, or even be fatal if it gets into my brain. I am

going to have my PCP refer me to an Ear nose and Throat Specialist for my

aftercare and hope they can catch an infection before it gets out of control.

Has anyone else had this happen to them and can you share your experience. I am

ready to join the class action Actonel suit because I didnt need to be on

actonel, but leucovorin which is calcium and helps with bone as well. No one

told me the risks and its got me very angry. I think of everyone on a

biophosphate and the cavalier way RX are handed with patients never knowing the

risks. Thanks, Deborah