I’m with you on wanting to try natural means instead of osteo-meds. It’s what I wanted originally but like so many others, my doctor pushed me towards meds and I trusted his opinion.

I won’t rule out osteo-meds all together but I’m not sure what would have to happen to make me decide drugs were my best option. The anabolics sound like they would work better for me but those drugs are so new and there isn’t enough info about the long term side effects and that concerns me.

For now, I plan to stick with my gym routine. I recently upgraded my membership so I can use the hydro-massage and the Ergoline Beauty Angel—I didn’t name it LOL—so basically, I’m adding vibration and red light therapy to try to help my bones. No idea if either will improve my BMD but I ate 5 to 10 prunes everyday for one year to try to help my bones so, basically, I’m willing to give anything, within reason, a shot. There is research to show that both red light therapy and LIV (low intensity vibration) can help bones.

I also want to incorporate the exercises (weight lifting) the patients in the LIFTMOR study did so I’m considering working w/ a personal trainer but I can’t start that until later in the year (after I get my aunt relocated closer to me).