maggie,
consider kyphoplasty. They may be able to restore some of the lost height, which protects from damage to the facet joints as well. Be sure the kyphoplasty provider will protect you from the risk of overfill. Would your doctor send you to interventional radiology ?
I would want to be on Forteo or Tymlos as soon as possible.
Something has made you dauntless. "Break-a-toe method," in deed.