Undecided choice of drugs for Osteoporosis

I am 79 and have osteoporosis in hips, spine, etc.I do not tolerate new drugs. Reactions to bothReclast and Prolia seem off the charts. I have never broken a bone and can walk miles., I am terrified of taking one of these many recommended drugs that only seem to help hips. If treatment causes a flair up in my autoimmune diseases (fibromyalgia, polymyalgia rheumatica, etc.) it would mean the end of my walks.. It’s about quality of life. Is there no way to build bone naturally? My Rheumatologist wants me to take Prolia. Any advice? I took fosamax for 10 years and had to get off due to reactions. Bones never improved.

I quit taking fosamax after three years and a minimal amount of bone gain. Currently taking collagen and it's helped me about the same as fosamax in a year. I'm
opting for collagen and weight bearing exercise for now.
Best of luck to you .

@sallyj2 are you sure? Are there other possible factors? I am genuinely curious because everything I have read over the years says effect is zero or negligible. Would you have had to do oral instead?

I also was told the effect of inhaled steroids was not systemic, but only restricted to the lungs. 9 years later I had my first Dexa scan and found out I have advanced osteoporosis! When I discussed the impact on my bones with my pulmonologist he said, “ Do you want to live?”
So now, like many of the rest of you, I’m reading about all these scary side effects from the osteoporosis drugs. My doctor is starting me on Evenity.

@sallyj2 are you sure? Are there other possible factors? I am genuinely curious because everything I have read over the years says effect is zero or negligible. Would you have had to do oral instead?

Mine asked me if I wanted to keep breathing when I started everyday inhaled steroids. Guess what, the way I had used them before worked! Using everyday didn’t change lungs, but ruined bones. And, they are prescribed differently now.

jkesparza, when you say "they are prescribed differently now," can you eplain? I am still using every day & now my bones are bad.

Amy, I also live in South Florida, it is hard to find a MD who will truly listen to concerns regarding OP. I would encourage you to get a second opinion from an Endocrinologist. Reclast is a very strong medication and there are other medications that you might want to consider first, Take your time and do your research. The books that others on this site have recommended are excellent ( I wish I had them when I was first diagnosed 12 years ago). We are all here on this site to support each other and knowledge is power. At this time just be mindful of the exercises you are doing and keep safety in mind.
Lisa

My doctor now has me use inhaled steroids on an as needed basis, if I have an upper respiratory infection, or if something triggers my asthma. I’ll use a loading dose-several puffs of a higher dose, first day, then normal dose for a few days, then low dose for a couple of days after chest clears. I rarely use nasal steroids anymore, just use saline daily.