I did not take the zometa initially because my dexa scan said my bones were fine. But after a few years they were not and I began the infusions. Compression fractures are very painful and destroy quality of life, I did not want that. It is important to have all that dental work first. Because your jaw bone will get the medicine too. @windyshores might be able to add to this conversation as well.
Did your doctor order a dexa scan to check your bone health?

I refused Zometa. I felt the side effects particularly regarding the jaw are not worth the slight improvement regarding fractures. The study is noted in the AI discussion. I believe it was posted by callaloo.

I'm approaching the same decision in a few months. One of my friends did not do Zometa and instead saw I believe an endocrinologist that recommended particular exercises, etc. that have allowed her to continue having good bone scans. She's younger than I am, and I'm not sure how much that has played into her positive results, but might be worth a try!

@kareneileen
Can you delay the zometa for a month or so and get the dental work done? I ask because a friend of mine took anastrozole for five years but didn't start zometa until year four when a DEXA showed that she was in the early osteoporosis phase.

Hi Karen,
I'm wondering what you had to decide in the end? Did you get the dental work done? When will you be starting anastrozole?