@lindabp I have afib (still declining blood thinner, because my dramatic episodes don't happen often and my CHDS score is 2). I have osteoarthritis and a bunch of other things. I can't imagine a medical practice turning me away!

For mild osteoporosis (still above -3.0?) you could still try some holistic methods. I would too much calcium with afib (I do 800mg tops).

You might want to look at Keith McCormick's books "A Whole Body Approach to Osteoporosis" or more recently and more thoroughly, "Great Bones" available online. He also does consultation in person and by phone for $350 initially.

PCP's tend to start with Fosamax. Many used to prescribe it for osteopenia but that use has decreased, from what I hear. You might want to see an endocrinologist.

I try to remember that doctors don't have liability if they prescribe but do have liability if they don't prescribe. So they tend to prescribe! We can discuss and decline, and wait, if we want. If your scores are very borderline, maybe you can talk to McCormick or other holistic doc.

No need to be desperate on account of osteoporosis! I have had it for 16 years. I have never done any weight lifting, just tai chi, walking and I want to swim for my muscles (won't help bones of course).

But I know that afib is a very difficult problem too and you are dealing with that. Hope you have a cardiologist and maybe a nutritionist would be helpful too. I also rely on pharmacists on interactions: they tend to know more than my docs!