windyshores, I lifted patients working in a hospital and hurt my back (2019). Pain is always the symtom and then fell in 2021 and had a T12 fracturemissed on an xray b/c they did lower back xray after I fell walking my dog . It healed but later b/c years gone by with no diagnosis or tests for osteop. I lifted something heavy and started breaking my spine. Yes I hope this med helps!! Forteo x 1 month. Am retired now but find myself in 2 much pain as a I got more fractures everytime I did something so now being super careful and 4 kyphoplasties later. I live in a state of retirement ..they should know better! So sorry you have them too. and Good luck . I applied for the Lilly assistance just 4 days ago and Dr. faxed to them will follow up with them but have not heard of even 1 person actually getting help. Goood luck!