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I was on Fosomax at age 40 since I had osteopenia. My neurologist wanted me to continue it. When my sister went on it, she should you know

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Englewood, FL

That you should have come off your Fosomax at age 45, and I said that no doctor told me. So I am finally off of it, but I was probably on it for 26 years. I have three teeth that need to come out but not concerned that the surgeon will not take them out. I’m beginning to dislike all of the problems my stupid epilepsy has caused me.

July 21
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It's completely understandable to feel frustrated — managing epilepsy often means navigating a whole web of connected health decisions, and it can feel overwhelming when things slip through the cracks. You're definitely not alone in feeling that way.

The connection between epilepsy and bone health is real. Some anti-seizure Show Full Answer

It's completely understandable to feel frustrated — managing epilepsy often means navigating a whole web of connected health decisions, and it can feel overwhelming when things slip through the cracks. You're definitely not alone in feeling that way.

The connection between epilepsy and bone health is real. Some anti-seizure medications can reduce bone density over time, which is likely why your neurologist had you on bone-supporting treatment in the first place. For the dental situation, it's really important to be upfront with your oral surgeon about your full medication history, including how long you were on Fosamax. Long-term use can affect jaw bone healing after extractions, so your surgical team needs that full picture to plan your care safely.

A few things worth discussing with your care team:

- Let your neurologist know about the upcoming extractions
- Make sure the oral surgeon knows your complete epilepsy medication history
- Ask about any precautions needed given your long-term Fosamax use
- Confirm seizure management plans for the day of any procedure

You've clearly been advocating hard for yourself, and that matters enormously. Keep pushing — you deserve a care team that connects all these dots for you. 💙

July 21

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