eeesh. ONJ is a real thing and positively should not be taken lightly. You are at MINIMAL risk, though. Oral fosamax usually does not cause any complications. It is the IV variety with which they have had the most trouble. Correct, more surgery is the wrong idea...MAYBE run you on some antibiotics, but probably just frequent monitoring...I truly hope everything is OK by now, but be sure someone is keeping good track of you until things have completely resolved.
Blessings,
brcdmd,
Thanks for the information. I have been on antibiotics three times during the last six months. After the first of the year, I am going back to the oral surgeon who saw me last (October 2007) and advised me not to let anyone do surgery. He is the one I felt most comfortable with and seemed to take more of an interest in my condition. When I saw him last, he prescribed an antibiotic with two refills. I believe that my age (65 yoa female) in this whole healing process of the dry socket may be a factor. I know that some dry sockets can take a long time to heal but this seems like an extreme case.
None of the oral surgeons that I saw ever suggested to return for visits to be monitored or keep track of my situation. It is very dissapointing. I feel like I am out there on my own to resolve this.
You aren't alone...and you are **** the right thing by following up with the OS. They are probably the most knowledgable in this area...moreso than I am, to be certain. I do know you have a negligible risk with this case, if that makes you feel better. Do not lose any sleep over it, as I am sure you'll be just fine, but you are doing the right thing. Be sure the OS knows your concern, and follow his or her directions and you will see this thing through. Best wishes in the new year,
Thank you so much for your help. I do feel relieved to learn that this situation has a negligible risk and in the last few days I have experienced none or only an occasional slight aching so perhaps the end of this is in sight. However, I am still going to follow up with my OS.
Best wishes to you in the new year.
Thank you so much for your help. I do feel relieved to learn that this situation has a negligible risk and in the last few days I have experienced none or only an occasional slight aching so perhaps the end of this is in sight. However, I am still going to follow up with my OS.
Best wishes to you in the new year.