@cubbysgirl I know exactly how you feel. I'm 65 years old and was advised to get the Prolia injection. My doc said "it's the best we have", and my other doctor couldn't understand why I was worried about side affects. I, like you had my appointment scheduled, but after much research, my gut just told me to stay away from that shot. I'm happy I did, I just try to eat healthy, exercise and work on my balance. Good luck with your decision.

No reason to rush into this. Give yourself time to research Prolia and other osteoporosis drugs. It sounds like your doctor is basing this totally on the results of your DEXA scan. There are many causes of osteoporosis, but doctors don't seem to bother to figure that out, prescribing on the basis of the DEXA alone. And some doctors are prescribing these drugs before they are really needed. I am also learning that there can be discrepancies with the DEXA, and that the technicians often have little training. Did he tell you that you are at risk of rebound fractures when you stop Prolia? Do you have osteoporosis or osteopenia? If you haven't experienced fractures and your scores are in the osteopenia range, treatment may not be warranted. Join some support groups and do your research. Give yourself time to understand what you are getting into.