Jawbone death

Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (BRONJ) is a serious side-effect of the popular osteoporosis drug Fosamax that in effect, destroys the bone of the jaw, often requiring removal and reconstructive surgery.

BRONJ was reported in 2003 by oral surgeons, who noticed the condition among patients treated with intravenous forms of bisphosphonates. A broader warning of BRONJ was issued for the entire class of drugs in 2005.

Prescriptions for Fosamax and BRONJ are now so common that dentists refer to the condition causing your jaw bone to rot and decay as “Fossy Jaw”. Quite paradoxical considering people who take the drug are hoping to strengthen their bones!

There are even ‘Fosamax and BRONJ lawyers’ who advertise on the internet, so if you think you may be a victim of jawbone death, why not see what they have to offer?

Drugs used to improve bone density and strength such as Fosamax and Boniva stay in the bones indefinitely, possibly causing an imbalance of cells and so disturbing the regeneration process of the jaw, and in removing old and unhealthy bone. The condition is irreversible

Warnings over the dangers of Fosamax were starting to appear nearly ten years ago and it still makes no sense to take an osteoporosis drug that can literally kill off your jawbone. There is no good reason to use this dangerous drug and there are plenty of natural therapies available to improve bone density and strength.

See elsewhere on this Blog for tips on strengthening your bones naturally:
7 Steps on naturally healthy bones
Calcium as a vitamin supplement
10 Common nutrients in vegetables
What are vitamins


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7 steps to naturally health bones

1. Maintain healthy levels of pharmaceutical grade omega-3 fish oil through supplementation. We have ample supplies of omega-6 in our diets and are all omega-3 deficient

2. Eat a healthy diet of fresh organic vegetables, especially onions and garlic as they appear to slow bone loss, fruit, legumes, lentils, seeds, nuts, lamb, fish, poultry and eggs and supplement according to your needs established by a recongnised nutritionally trained health practitioner

3. Green vegetables such as broccoli, kale, beans, spinach and beet tops are particularly beneficial

4. Consider supplementing with vitamin K2 if you are not getting enough from food alone. Vitamin K serves as the biological "glue" that helps plug the calcium into the bone matrix

5. Get enough vitamin D, ideally from good amounts of sun exposure. Vitamin D builds your bone density by helping your body absorb calcium

6. Increase your Vit C supplementation to a minimum of 1 – 2 g per day, preferably in the form of Ester C

7. Exercise. Studies show that exercise is as important to your bone as eating a calcium-rich diet

View the Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet

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