Good evening @monica1234. My oh my, you are experiencing the radical differences from patient to patient on the subject of osteoporosis. It seems to be a frequent issue with this group as we all search for the best medication possible to ensure our bone health as we age.

I read about your experience with Fosmax histories. I will admit that I too was frightened when my new endocrinologist reviewed my experiences with Boniva (bad) Tymlos (excellent), and Prolia, (scary). He then recommended Fosamax and I felt my resistance rising up. However, I agreed to give it a try. That was almost 2 years ago and I have never had any problem with the medication. What it did was reduce the amount of medication I had in my body to one week instead of six months. That long length of half-life was more than my body could sustain.

Therefore the weekly Fosamax gives me just enough medication for what my body can handle. One hint for you.....please remember to take it first thing in the morning before breakfast with 5 or 6 oz of water. Then sit up straight and quietly think beautiful thoughts for 30 minutes. You may find out as I did that the scary reports you have read may be because of how folks take the medication, not the medication itself.

Good luck to you with your selection process.
May you be safe, protected, and free from inner and outer harm.
Chris

I took Fosamax for years and it never improved any of my scores. At least they didn't go down. Took 2 injections of Prolia and couldn't do anymore due to pain in my bones. I'll take my chances with my diet and vitamins. I am almost 82 and have had 2 hip replacements.