My GP also indicated that most of the cases of necrosis occurred with IV biophosphonates and that the occurrence with oral Actonel was negligible. It would be nice to see some of the case reports in the literature to check out the variables involved.
I just had a Dexa scan to determine if I am a candidate for ADR and while anxiously awaiting the results (which took 3 weeks to get!), I fully appreciated my gynecologist's warning that I couldn't just think if I broke my hip that I could get an artificial hip because there would be no bone to attach it to. Fortunately, the Actonel has increased my scores significantly. It may be short-sighted, but right now, my neck and potentially my hip are foremost in my concerns!
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