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What Causes Sharp Pain And Swelling In The Jaws?

My mother (91 yrs old) has bone loss, and her doctor recommended she receive Reclast. Since then, she
has been having sharp pains in her jaws, and some swelling. I took her to the emergency room, and the
doctor, as well as her doctor, assures me that this has nothing to do with the drug. I don't believe that is
true. Does the pain and swelling mean that the drug is damaging her jaw bones? If so, is there a remedy?
Tue, 11 Apr 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

Well, sharp pain and swelling in jaws can be due to Reclast infusion as it is a bisphosphonate and in case if there is any dental infection present it can get severely aggravated leading to Osteonecrosis of the jaw..

At times jaw pain can be a side effect of Reclast.

So my suggestion is to immediately consult an Oral Surgeon and get her evaluated and a thorough clinical examination, palpation of her jaws and necessary x rays like Panoromic x ray will help in ruling out the cause and treatment can be done accordingly..

As of now do cool compresses over the jaws and take a soft diet..
Take any painkiller only after consulting her physician..

Hope this helps..

Regards.
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What Causes Sharp Pain And Swelling In The Jaws?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. Well, sharp pain and swelling in jaws can be due to Reclast infusion as it is a bisphosphonate and in case if there is any dental infection present it can get severely aggravated leading to Osteonecrosis of the jaw.. At times jaw pain can be a side effect of Reclast. So my suggestion is to immediately consult an Oral Surgeon and get her evaluated and a thorough clinical examination, palpation of her jaws and necessary x rays like Panoromic x ray will help in ruling out the cause and treatment can be done accordingly.. As of now do cool compresses over the jaws and take a soft diet.. Take any painkiller only after consulting her physician.. Hope this helps.. Regards.