@yvettemas1948 - I reluctantly started the Evenity course of injections after a lot of pressure from 2 drs. Like you, I've rarely taken anything but the occasional aspirin or antibiotic when needed. I do take some vitamins/supplements as recommended by an integrative dr.

However, as soon as the year is over, I plan to start taking the over-the-counter mineral Strontium Citrate (not to be confused w/other forms of strontium used in the UK). I've read many encouraging first-hand success stories from users on Inspire.com as well as medical publications.

There's a physician-sold line of vitamins/supplements called OrthoMolecular products (top of the line, guaranteed efficacy, expensive, sometimes available at a compound pharmacy). When I discovered that they also sell a product called Strontium I read thru the Benefit Sheet provided where it cited studies done on this mineral. This info validated everything else I had already researched, but was sort of the icing on the cake for me.

I've never been on any other bone drug. I've had most of the side effects that are listed w/Evenity (headaches, hair loss, bone ache, etc)...none of which I had before. Unless these side effects become adverse reactions, I plan to finish the course. In the meantime, I'm increasing my exercises & hormones designed for bone health.

Strontium citrate is a very inexpensive mineral without the hefty price tag of OrthoMolecular products. Look for ones that have the least amount of additives.

Blessings on your journey!