@nme1985
I too have developed some suspicion over the first step being designer drugs. When the Women’s Health Initiative study came out, HRT was tossed as a method of dealing with osteoporosis. The bisphosphinate industry jumped right in to fill the gap. Everyone is coming here at a different place and time in their stage of Osteoporosis. I do believe the training for MD’s is pharmaceuticals since they want the quickest results. If someone is actively fracturing I get using these drugs. The fracturing needs to be stopped! However; a more nuanced approach just makes more sense in the earlier stages. With that said, I realize the nuanced approach takes more time and physicians just don’t have that time. In my area (I think this is common) my doctors see 35-40 patients per day. They are simply overloaded. I would like to look into the testosterone pellets as well. I have heard it is good for both bone and muscle mass. I wish you the best in your bone health journey. Like you stated, this site is invaluable and I have learned so much from the experience of others in all stages of this disease.