update to my journey:
To my surprise doing well on weekly alendronate meaning no GERD. CTX came down to 273 from 531 (when I finished Evenity). I never had a baseline before Evenity so I don’t know where I started . P1NP was 23 after being on Alendronate for 3.5 months (not sure what that means) I raised my vitamin D from 43 to 49. Continuing supplements with Dr McCormicks OsteoStim and just switched from Algaecal Plus (no strontium) to OsteoSustain (another supplement from Dr McCormick) Adding more strength/weight training to regime. I exercise at home using TeamBodyProject at video service that I’ve used for many years and like very much but not specific to osteo so being very careful. I did add some testosterone cream at a low level. (not sure how that works or if it does but one doc said might help some with bone building and energy levels???? Not sure about that but thought I’d give it a try til next DXA in October 2024. Could definitely use more energy with all the exercise which is so important. Also plan another round of BTMs in October. Docs say at least 2 years up to 5 on alendronate. Most concerned about increasing hip and considering a rebounder. Anyone have suggestions? Have been walking with a weighted vest but may have overdone that a bit (a little hip bursitis) so be careful. And
most important I feel well and no falls and no fractures and anxious to get back to more hiking which I kind of backed off a bit.

iI have learned so much from reading everyone’s stories that I wanted to post my updates. When I was first diagnosed i was so overwhelmed but now feel so much more in control and feel I have so many tools in my toolbox! Thank you to all who post and share!