Unfortunately, I had to consider and take osteoporosis meds. At 63, I experienced 3 compression fractures in 2 months that were misdiagnosed as neuropathy for 6 months. My spine was -3.7. Reluctantly, after much research, I took Evenity for a year. Currently, I took my second infusion of Reclast with very few side effects from either drug. My spine improved to -2.9 after a year on Evenity. Next year the bone scan should reveal how well the Reclast has worked. I’m not sure what my next steps will be. I too worry about all the potential side effects, but I also worry about ending up in a wheelchair or with more fractures. My mother had osteoporosis and fractured a hip and wrist. I was a former distance runner and have exercised throughout my life, recovered from stress fractures, etc., yet here I am. I have consulted with one orthopedic doctor and one endocrinologist who both believe that I will need bone meds for life. However, I remain hopeful that I may be able to leave these meds behind. ☘️