@butch24350 You have been through a lot, for sure. I am surprised that you have so many problems but just have osteopenia, not yet osteoporosis.
I am just beginning this miserable journey and have an appointment with an endocrinologist. My appointment is not until January so I haven't read as much as I intend to about the various drugs prescribed for osteoporosis. I thought the shots were done less frequently, either weekly or monthly, and of course Reclast is yearly.

@cherriann I do know of people who have not had any problems and have been helped by these drugs so I think it is worth a try once the right drug is chosen. As the drug commercials on TV always say after telling all of the possible side-effects, "your physician has decided that the benefits of the drug outweigh the possible side-effects". or something along those lines. I always try to remember too that generally people looking for answers are the people who have had problems. If everything is fine you have no reason to look for answers.

I will do my own research. Along with that and choosing a doctor in whom I have confidence I will proceed cautiously.
I had a "minimally displaced fracture of the greater trochanter of my L femur" in July. That is a somewhat minor fracture but the pain was substantial and the effect on my life was severe. I still have some pain that I think is from it although it could be bursitis pain. Obviously the last thing I want is to have another fracture, I am living in fear of winter with its icy parking lots.
JK