@jtdesignertbdl unfortunately for some of us, the dangers and effects of fractures are worse than most side effects on drugs. I have trouble tolerating medications (and have afib, lupus, kidney disease) and have managed to take them with altered dosing strategies. Some people on the forum have no side effects, some have many.

If your osteoporosis is mild, look into holistic approaches for sure. Keith McCormick's book "Great Bones" covers both holistic and medication . approaches. Doctors' arsenal is pretty much limited to medications.