Anyone have a problem with Fosamax and osteonecrosis of the jaw?

I have been on Fosamax for several years for osteopenia and have had improvement. Recently I posted a question of Dr Weil and mentioned the Fosamax and they always have a doom and gloom concerning the fosamax and "dead jaw". My Gyno, internist, dentist and periodontist all have said there is a very small risk, and it is usually with cancer patients and those on an intravenious type fosamax. They also said you must weigh the risks and the risks are very small. Just wondering if anyone out in Yahoo land had or has the osteonecrosis and is on the Fosamax or had a lawsuit going against fosamax and their feeling about staying on it. Thanks!

Actually the risk is quite a large one of osteonecrosis, related to any bisphosphonate use. Osteonecrosis occurs when you ahve a tooth removed, and it doesn't heal, leading to local bone death because of infection, which just spreads and spreads. The guru on this is Alexander Goss of Adelaide, Australia. If you go into pubmed, then you can find out more. Or you can go to www.oceansurgical.com.au to find out more on osteonecrosis caused by fosamax

I just want to say that I just took my first Fosamax D pill about 45minutes ago with a glass of water and now am reading all the questions and answers here about it and am somewhat concerned as to whether I should keep taking it or not.....however when I read that you have taken it for several years it gives me hope that maybe I won't have any problems taking it.....I know this doesn't answer your question as I have just started taking it but wanted to get this in to someone. .

Thanks.