Osteonecrosis of the Jaw Symptoms
Fosamax side effects may increase the risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw symptoms developing when the medication is taken for a long time. >>REQUEST A CASE REVIEW
The symptoms of Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (also known as ONJ, Dead Jaw or Bis-Phossy Jaw) can range from minimal noticeable adverse effects, to very serious dental problems. Jaw necrosisis a painful and potentially disfiguring condition, and may require surgery to remove portions of the jaw bone.
The Osteonecrosis of the Jaw symptoms include:
- jaw pain
- infection of the gums or jaw infection
- jaw swelling
- loosening of the teeth
- tooth ache
- poor healing gums
- numbness or a feeling of heaviness in the jaw (“Numb Jaw” or “Heavy Jaw”)
- exposed jawbone and drainage
Fosamax is an oral bisphosphonate medication for treatment of osteoporosis which has been shown to lead to an increased risk of jaw necrosis symptoms . The lawyers at Saiontz, Kirk & Miles, P.A. are reviewing osteonecrosis of the jaw lawsuits nationwide for users of Fosamax who have experienced problems.
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DIAGNOSIS OF JAW NECROSIS
Osteonecrosis may be present without any noticable jaw symptoms for many months. The presence of exposed jaw bone inside the mouth may be the only sign or symptom of jaw necrosis which leads to a diagnosis. If the areas of exposed bone in the mouth become infected, or if there is a trauma to the other areas of the mouth as a result of the exposed bone, then the osteonecrosis symptoms may become more noticeable.
In many cases, problems and symptoms associated with osteonecrosis of the jaw occur after a dental procedure, such as having teeth removed. However, studies have shown that the majority of these individuals had signs of local infection, including osteomylitis, prior to the dental procedure.
RECURRING JAW PAIN AND INFECTION ARE EARLY SYMPTOMS OF OSTEONECROSIS
Early jaw necrosis symptoms which may be present before the development of exposed bone inside the mouth include:
- sudden change in the health of mouth or gum tissue
- failure of the gums to heal from minor trauma or scrapes
- jaw pain, tooth pain or mouth pain
- burning, tingling or localized pain in the jaw
- loose tooth or teeth falling out
- infection in the soft tissue of the mouth and gums
FOSAMAX AS CAUSE OF JAW PAIN
Fosamax, and other bisphosphonate medications, have been shown to cause an interruption of blood flow to the jaw. After use over a long period of time, a side effect of Fosamax is a greatly increased risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw. It could also lead to other forms of bone decay such as osteonecrosis of the knee, osteonecrosis of the hip or osteonecrosis of the shoulders.
Saiontz, Kirk & Miles is currently investigating Fosamax lawsuits against the drug manufacturer for failing to warn patients and the medical community about the risks associated with their medication. Request a free consultation and claim evaluation to determine if you may be entitled to compensation for this painful condition which could have been prevented.
