@mkoch Maryann: My doctor did recommend Boniva to me. I refused after I did the research on bisphosphonates. In particular, I believe I was discouraged from using it from the book entitled 'The Healthy Bones' from Dr. Laura Kelly and Helen Bryman Kelly. Really getting sick of tired of traditional doctor's protocol of following 'the meds' instead of wondering how and why we went downhill to begin with. I also have the same questions as you about supplementation but willing to take my chances going that route. Have to be careful how to supplement as well when dealing with minerals. Take care and pray we can all help each other.