Pagets Disease of the Bone : Info and Resources
Fosamax, a popular medication that may be prescribed to treat Pagets Disease, has been linked to a painful and disfiguring jaw bone condition. >>REVIEW A CASE
Paget’s disease of the bone is a chronic, skeletal disorder. It is a long-lasting condition which is characterized by greatly increased and disorderly bone remodeling. The normal bone architecture is usually disorganized, enlarged and weakened.
SYMPTOMS OF PAGET’S DISEASE OF THE BONE
Signs and symptoms of Paget’s disease can range from no symptoms at all to severe bone pain and deformity. Some of the common symptoms of Paget’s bone disease may include:
- bone pain
- bowed legs
- leg and pelvic pain, numbness or weakness
- enlarged skull or hips
- curved backbone
- fractures
- headaches and dizziness
- facial droop (loss of muscle strength in the face)
- hearing or vision problems
PAGET’S DISEASE OF THE BONE MEDICATION SIDE EFFECTS
The popular osteoporosis medication, Fosamax, has also been approved for treatment of Paget’s disease of the bone. Recent studies have shown that a side effect of Fosamax is an increased risk of a serious jawbone injury, osteonecrosis of the jaw, as well as a possible risk for deterioration of the bones comprising the hip, knee or shoulder.. Saiontz & Kirk is currently investigating Fosamax lawsuit claims against the drug manufacturer for failing to warn patients and dentists of the known risks associated with the medication.
If you or a family member have taken Fosamax and suffered symptoms of jaw decay or been diagnosed with osteonecrosis of the jaw, osteonecrosis of the hip, osteonecrosis of the knee or osteonecrosis of the shoulder, request a free consultation to review your legal rights. You and your family may be entitled to compensation for this painful condition which could have been prevented.
