I haven't lost any height of note, maybe 1/4 inch. No fractures at 69. I have switched from calcium supps to Lactaid milk for my calcium dose and my specialist likes that, saying that natural food sources are preferred.

Another, unrelated specialist notes that studies show that OTC supplements (unregulated) often are tainted or don't have the ingredients advertised...and they can be hard on the liver/kidneys. He went to MIT and Johns Hopkins, and is very scientific, so I listened to him on this.

As far as my osteo medication goes, my specialist wants me to continue with bisphosphonates (Atelvia). I just came off a one-year "holiday" from it and am supposed to go back on it. I am meeting with my specialist to go over the newer alternatives to bisphosphates, like Prolia. I will update my post (if I can locate it) after this May 13 appt.