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I’m sure that’s true HappyGirl. Very sad people can’t trust what they get and what they have to pay. 😡 Glad you found a better place to be treated. I need to see where Andy can go when we leave Mayo… read more
Dentists should know about problems with bisphosphonates. Myeloma patients are not the only folks that take them. I reminded my dentist. But he has always been good about doing Xrays and panoramic… read more
I was switched to Arredia. I had flu like symptoms from zometa. Everyone is different.
I'm wondering if anybody that is still receiving treatment had implants put in and did they see a regular doctor or did they see a special kind of dentist that deals with people with cancer or MM?
Once your on bone growth formula and had BMT you can’t have implants because of infections! I chose to do bridge, either that or plate.
Well that’s great! Comforting to know. Reading all the possible side effects has gotten me a little anxious
My Oncologist has me on Xgeva for bone strengthening. I have had two shots and now have sensitive wisdom teeth on one side and may need them removed but my dentist is concerned about the gums healing due to the Xgeva. Advice? Similar experience?
Has anyone had bone problems with their jaw after taking Xgeva? If so how soon did it happen? I am only on my third treatment and have a tingling sensation in my upper left jaw. Is there an alternative drug that doesn't carry the same risks?
Bob, I'm sorry this happened. I hope you are healing well💗
Thank you. I will try that but my jaw is so messed up by now that the guard may not help. But I will try it and hope for the best. Thanks again. Be well. Frank
Yes! I had a similar experience with a piece of bone like material. I thought it was a root that broke off. Dentist said it was a chunk of cement from where I had a crown done, but now I am… read more