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I think what I described were accurate and true statements about potential outcomes regardless of whether one is on meds or not. Of course the risk of fracture is there. Whether the risk of fracture is much higher without meds I think is a blanket statement that does not take into account an individual's particular risk level. I am not advocating a Russian Roulette approach to taking meds or trying to discourage anyone from taking them, or from taking their doctor's advice. Nor am I trying to encourage anyone to take them because of my own personal outlook or experience. It's their decision. Nevertheless, I stand by my opinion that no doctor can say definitively that they KNOW you will fracture if you are not on a med.
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My comment was made about my conversation with my doctor. And I realize that unfortunately, my situation is very serious and not typical. (I certainly hope I am an outlier!).
But I think that it was pretty safe to safe that he KNOWS I will fracture without medical intervention.
I broke my femur in 5 pieces while bending over to pet my shepherd (not a small dog). Three months later I broke my rib while sleeping. Three months later I fractured a vertebra, standing still when I coughed.
As far as I can tell, the only way to stop a fracture is to get my 70 year old bones stronger as soon as possible.