@auntieoakley As you say, the risks have to be weighed. For me, that meant finding the best possible doctor who treats osteoporosis and I think I have found one. Phew. I couldn't get an appointment until January but he sounds excellent and is a researcher along with seeing patients. He actually only sees patients on Wednesday afternoons. It sounds as if osteoporosis is a speciality of his so that has to be good, in my opinion.
JK