Please axplain, what is PMR? The significance of a negative test for it? I am really interested in this topic, I can live with the aches and pains. I have been estrogen deficient for 15 years due to breast cancer. I have had multiple breaks and I am only 53, so treating my osteoporosis is very important, but it seems the risk of bigger problems is starting to mount. Thank you for being here.

@sidsell1 Our grandmothers, or in this case my mother (she would be 112 if she was still alive) perhaps had better diets, and also did more physically and that kept their bones healthy. I have just discovered that I have osteoporosis so I have been doing a little research. Activity helps to make your bones stronger. Earlier generations worked harder and that activity probably did help. My mother did fracture her ribs though leaning over the meat counter to reach something at the back of the case. There are specific exercises that help to strengthen your bones. I just bought a book, "Strong Women, Strong Bones" that was recommended by my sister's doctor for my sister's osteopenia. I haven't gotten very in to it yet but I hope to build a new exercise regimen that will help me.
It's ironic, I fractured my femur so I suggested to my PCP that I have a bone scan, which was when I discovered that I have osteoporosis. Then I read that lack of activity leads to bone weakening. Well, with my fractured femur I can't do much so I suppose my bones must be getting worse every day.
JK