Afraid it the treatment meds for osteoporosis

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. ☘️

@tiny28

Very similar. Thank you! I’m going to look into Fortibone also. From what I see so far, this could be a very helpful supplement.

@nycmusic

I’m with you on not wanting to put these poisons in my system either. I’m 76 with a T score of my spine that is -3.7. I’ve had one compression fracture. My T score dropped 12% in 2 years which I find hard to fathom. I had to have a hysterectomy due to uterine cancer but didn’t require any chemo or radiation.
I’m almost thinking I will pay myself to have another one done. My Endocrinologist has suggested Evenity or Prolia.
The side effects bother me too.

@csuhilty

Wow, it is so hard to know what to trust, what’s the right thing to do. Good luck, and best to you with all.

@mahonlye That’s why these boards are so very helpful, teaching us what options might help…giving us the courage to be proactive, to ask questions and not just blindly accept things we don’t feel right about..I have learned so much here-it’s priceless !

I am totally in agreement with you. I too eat a very healthy diet, exercise and don't take any drugs. Any food eaten is organic and basic. Rarely eat out and rarely eat beef or drink alcohol. I do not smoke and am a 82 yo female. I severely injured both knees while snow skiing at age 15 and at times can barely walk and balance is terrible. I could not get into an orthopedic until
Feb. 6th. I am afraid of falling so walk with a rollator and a cane. Legs want to collapse unexpectably and I don't want to risk a fall.

I am also a medical skeptic. A friend who has been on Fosamax for years, recently fell and broke her hip. The surgeon told her tha the Fosamax had not helped her. A lady doctor friend of mine said that it built bad bone. There are so many statements out there. Who do I believe? I do not take any drugs period.