<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.My mother 91 yrs old has bone loss, and her doctor recommended she receive Reclast. Since then, shehas been having sharp pains in her jaws, and some swelling. I took her to the emergency room, and thedoctor, as well as her doctor, assures me that this has nothing to do with the drug. I dont believe that istrue. Does the pain and swelling mean that the drug is damaging her jaw bones? If so, is there a remedy?  <response>: Hi. Thanks for the query. Well, sharp pain and swelling in jaws can be due to Recast infusion as it is a bisphosphonate and in case if there is any dental infection present it can get severely aggravated leading to Osteoporosis of the jaw. At times jaw pain can be a side effect of Recast. So my suggestion is to immediately consult an Oral Surgeon and get her evaluated and a thorough clinical examination, palpation of her jaws and necessary x-rays like Panoramic x-ray will help in ruling out the cause and treatment can be done accordingly. As of now do cool compresses over the jaws and take a soft diet. Take any painkiller only after consulting her physician. Hope this helps. Regards. 