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Originally Posted by mrsD
any drug for osteoporosis? Fosamax, Actonel, Boniva?
It has been my experience that jaw bone infections require alot of attention.
One course of Clindamycin may not be enough, or you may end up having larger doses if it doesn't.
Clindamycin is specific for bone infections, and is typically the only drug used.
It is very very hard on the GI tract and may cause diarrhea which may become severe. So it is best to eat a good organic yogurt (like Stoneyfield) daily and/or take a good probiotic with at least 4 but preferrably 6 organisms in it daily.
I would get a Vit D blood level drawn at your doctor's and see if you are very low in D.
Poor D status leads to bone issues.
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I am having such issues with my mouth...first I must say I have been on Zometa for over 2 years...I had molars removed on top right of mouth to avoid infections in my future years...what a mistake...6 months afterward I got a terrible infection in my gum and through my sinuses...6 months of seeing 6 different doctors passing the buck on what was wrong and surgery to drain my sinuses, a biopsy was done on my jawbone only to reveal the bone has infection in it. Now it is off to doctors again to get it treated, hopefully.I am very stressed as to how to get them to understand there is a real problem that needs treated...have to research what could be wrong just to keep myself informed and ready for their stupid arguments of what to do.Any comments or advice on this will be greatly appreciated