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Zoledronic acid
Just wondering if anyone has been on it for preventative secondaries in bone and how it affected them
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- This is the sort of information I am seeking. I did have a dentist look at my teeth before treatment but things happen unexpectantly.
- Hi @Jazzer, the recommendation is to have all dental work done prior to starting Zoledronic treatment. They should have emphasised how important this is.However, in saying that, I did have a wisdom tooth removed by a Dental Specialist a few mths ago. The Specialist advised that as long as there was a 6 week break between having a tooth removed and having the Zoledronic treatment AND that the gum had completely healed, then it was ok. It’s just a matter of being carefully monitored.They don’t encourage having it done during treatment but if it’s urgent and has to be done, then it can be done.
- Has anyone had dental treatment during their Zoledronic treatment
- Hi @Jazzer,
I’m on zoledronic acid as well to strengthen the bones. The first dose I got the sore aches bones which felt like a really bad flu. It lasted a couple of days. Doses 2 & 3 I didn’t feel anything. I’m also on exemestane and monthly zoladex injections. - I am on Exemestane, but thankyou for letting me know of your experience
- Hi @Jazzer, I am just about to have my 6th round and have not had any side effects on any dose, I was expecting some reaction on my first round but nothing. Hopefully will remain this way. Like @Glemmis I am on Letrozole, almost 3 years now, I have an infusion every 6 months and recent bone scan showed no diminishing in bone density from when I started.
- Hi @Jazzer, I have finished six rounds for low bone density. The first infusion I had flu like symptoms but then fine with the rest. Depending on bone density in the future oncologist said I may need a yearly top up. Have been on Letrozole for over 5 years.
- Thankyou
- I am. I have had one dose so far. I was basically knackered for a couple days. Felt like the start of the flu (slightly achy joints and muscles) but didn't reach that level of pain. Otherwise, I was fine.
