My dr. put me on Fosamax also. I just started taking it last winter, after my bone density test. I heard about this "jaw death" thing and it scared me. It thought. "well, THAT's all I need." I talked with my dr. about it and he yes, that can happen but it's rare. I said, "Like AN tumors?" He said I could go off of it, but keep the samples they'd given me because I might have to go on it again. I take calcium and I know I should be doing other things, like weight lifting and walking more to help strengthen my bones. For some reason, Fosamax, while it helps build bone everywhere else, can cause trouble with the jaw bone. Seems really strange to me. You can "google" this and find information on it. Guess it's a real thing, however. Again, it's one of the risks you take when you take something that can help you with something else. Osteoporisis is a serious condition and can be very painful and debilitating for some people. So, I don't know what I'll do if he says I need Fosamax again. Don't want Osteoporsis, don't want "jaw death". When did life become so complicated? (Answer to my own question - probably when I got past 50 years old!!) Patch, patch, patch.
Sue in Vancouver