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@dannyanddebbie did you get my private message (envelope upper right).
Fosamax and Reclast are two of the bisphosphonates. Osteoporosis meds are:
antiresorptives: build density by reducing turnover
bisphosphonates (Fosamax/alendronate, Reclast/zoledronic acid)
Prolia (denosumab)
anabolics: build new bone via parathyroid
Forteo
Tymlos
anabolic first 1/2 and antiresorptive 2nd half of year:
Evenity (works by inhibiting sclerostin)
If our scores are bad, we tend to start with an anabolic or with Evenity and then go to an anti-resorptive. So if your bones are bad you could maybe switch? It would really help if you know your scores. You might want to pick up a copy of Keith McCormicks' "Great Bones." It is 700 pages but a great reference. He also does consults.
Unfortunately this is a disease that requires we know as much as is possible, and we even may need to guide our doctors to what we want to do, since doctors are limited by studies and established protocols. Sorry you are in pain!