Hello All, I discovered this group after joining another Mayo Clinic group for polymalgia rheumatica. I have been following some of the posts for several weeks and have found them helpful, since I was diagnosed with osteoporosis a year ago at age 74. In the past, I have taken fosamax and boniva, but had to discontinue those drugs because of Barretts esophagus. My rheumatologist recommended Prolia and in May of 2021 I received the first injection. Two months later, three dental implants in my jaw failed suddenly and were surgically removed. The surgical site did not heal well and there was exposed bone, which resulted in infection and constant pain in the jaw and even into my ear. I remained on antibiotics and used the prescription rinse chlorhexadine for two months, at which point the exposed bone loosened and was removed by the surgeon. Following that procedure, the site became less painful and I was able to discontinue the antibiotics although I am still using the chlorhexadine. The oral surgeon advised me not to take any more prolia treatments until he decides the jaw is healed. I was wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience or has any thoughts or ideas about it. Any comments or advice will be appreciated.

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