Has anyone treated their osteoporosis without drugs?

It's me again, just thought to ask what about exercise? Can someone share what they do to exercise.
Thanks all

I was diagnosed at 62 with borderline osteopenia/osteoporosis, to my shock since I’ve always been strong and active, ate well. I have since been drinking milk by the 4 litre jug and taking calcium supplements and increased my exercises. There is a waiting list for another bone density scan, so I can’t say for sure, but I feel I have turned this around. I feel better, even though the bone density issue is on top of a moderate lumbar curvature and arthritis. I am made leery of available prescription meds reading horror stories on this site. Best of luck treating a medical issue holistically when it’s not unreasonable to do so.

I also have just started on this quest to figure out what is best for me, age 67 Female Osteoporosis L hip and osteopenia every place else. Fosamax and Prolia are not for me with GI Issues and having Dental implants. I am now making morning shake with Almond Milk which has high amount of calcium and am using a protein powder with a good amount of calcium in it. My goal is to increase calcium and protein intake with diet. I am taking 4-6 prunes daily to get Boron which is good for bones. I take 5000u D3 with K2 daily. I’m walking everyday. I am gathering info on Liftmor Study which showed increased bone density, this involves weight lifting so more work involved before I figure out how to proceed. I have started Bioidentical Hormone Replacement, pellets are placed under hip skin every 4mos, pricey but less than my copay quote for Prolia. I have read books to help me and have read through many posts on this and other sites. I completed successful treatment for Long Covid early in the year and cannot cope with the idea of taking anything that will make me feel unwell in anyway after what I went through with Long Covid. I hope I helped you a little.

I am a person trying really hard to beat low bone density without taking bone meds. I have similar profile as yours in that I take only one low dosage prescription for cholesterol and that is it. I am 77. I was encouraged by GYN to take Fosomax in my mid 50’s for osteopenia. I took it for five years with a two year vacation and back on it for three years. I then started reading the side effects of long term use, even though I was not experiencing any bad effects, and decided I did not want to take such potent drugs for the rest of my life. I especially made this decision after a friend who was taking Fosomax had her femur snap when she was taking a shower and had to be rushed to the hospital and now has a rod in her leg and is in some pain every day in her leg! I read a lot, ask questions of those both on and off bone meds to help me decide what is best for me. I do not drink, smoke, keep my weight down, talked to a nutritionist, exercise everyday for 30 minutes with weights every other day and cardio. I wear a 10-pound weighted vest when exercising for extra resistance. I work out on an osteogenetic machine once a week to increase bone density in hip and spine. I use a vibrating chair pad also for 30 minutes every day to stimulate my spinal column. I have done a lot of reading on the Wolff method for this osteogenetic method. Google it and read up on it. I’ve done this for three years. First DEXA scan after a couple of years showed minimal improvement which meant everything to me. I will go for another DEXA (which my reading reported can have up to a 5% error in reporting). Vitamin K helps distribute calcium through blood. I take Vit D and two good calcium supplements after talking to nutritionist.
I personally cannot psychologically take the bone meds as I feel it modifies the natural resorption of one’s bones but I find no fault for those who support bone meds for them. I have also had four dental implants and do not in any way want to jeopardize this very expensive work or have jaw issues. This is a hard nut to crack!!

@veve1964
There are a number of other threads under the heading Osteoporosis that provide a wealth of information about reclast. Check them out.

Not to be flippant, but I've never heard that osteoporosis can be treated without meds. If that we're the case, the world's best doctors would know before the rest of us, and they'd be advocating such treatments. But, as best I know, that's not happening.

I hope I'm wrong.

@pyates … I understand where you're coming from, but many people have had difficult experiences with medications, and it's absolutely valid to approach any treatment with caution. That said, it's important to remember that each person’s journey with this disease is different, and what works (or doesn’t work) for one person may not apply to another.
Researching treatment options, including medications, isn’t about blind trust in the pharmaceutical industry, it’s about exploring every possible tool to slow progression and preserve quality of life. I think we can all agree that those living with chronic illness deserve access to accurate information and support without judgment or unnecessary negativity.
If you have concerns, it’s perfectly okay to raise them, but doing so respectfully helps everyone feel safe to share their experiences and make the best decisions for their own health.

Hello, I'm 61 and just found out in July 18th 2025 that I have OP. T score is -3.1 Doctor wants me to take IV of Reclast once a year for two years. Everything I study is showing me this is scary. I'm trying to exercise and change diet and taking supplements. I'm supposed to start Reclast Oct.1 and I'm worried it might be something I should hold off on. I'm having issues with my knees, I have new pain just the last couple days which is concerning to walk. I work full time. Has anyone had experience with Reclast? Please share

I just got diagnosed with osteoporosis I am 59 years old my t-scores are -3.3 lumbar spine negative 1.9 on the left femoral neck and negative 1.5 on left hip. My doctor sent me to a PA which told me I had choice of three medicines and told me I needed to walk a lot. I'm taking a lot of vitamin supplements on my own I don't know what I'm doing I need some help I'm very distraught and don't know what to do I have two weeks to decide if I want to try these three medicines I don't feel as if she knows anything about me or my history what should I do?