AboutJ.P. Saleeby, MD Expertise Will only answer questions on Prevention, Longevity & Integrative Medicine. Please limit your questions to these fields of medicine.
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Experience Medical School: Medical College of Georgia (Augusta, GA class of 1991)
Post Graduate Training: ECU school of Medicine (Greenville, NC)
16 years in Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine.
Licensed in states of GA, NC, SC and VA.
Former Medical Director and Founder of the Saleeby Longevity Institute a clinical practice and research center in integrative (CAM,Allopathic Medicine (1999 to 2004).
Founder of Vita Sanus, Inc. Manufacturer & Distributer of Vita Sanus Nutraceuticals and Skin Care products (www.vitasanus.com) Sold in 2006.
Adjunct Professor in Graduate School of Nursing Georgia Southern University (2002-2006).
Author of "Wonder Herbs: A Guide to Three Adaptogens" available for sale at www.xlibris.com/wonderherbs or signed copies at www.saleeby.net
Medical Director of the Emergency Department at Marlboro Park Hospital, Bennettsville, SC (2006-Present)
Question What about jaw deterioration from taking Fosomax?
I have heard that is a problem. My drug insurance wants me to change from Actonelle to Fosomax.
Answer Sue,
The only ones I know that are really excited about the popular osteoporosis drug Fosamax (alendronate sodium) being linked to Osteocronosis of the jaw (Osteonecrosis is the destruction (necrosis) of bone tissue, often due to an interference with the supply of blood to the bone) are Medical Plaintiff attorneys who stand to make huge sums of money from the pharmaceutical companies in class action law suits.
I personally have not seen any cases, but certainly it is something to watch out for. Any one of the bisphosphonate class of drugs could theoretically cause the problem, so jumping from one drug in the class to another may not necessarily prevent this condition from developing.
