Hi @drterri, I freaked out when I got my diagnosis. I did weight training for years, but neglected paying attention to calcium. An autoimmune disorder made me sedentary for a year, and I was diagnosed after that.
I started taking alendronate. I will have to go off it next year.
I read it's better to get calcium from food than pills. I buy three gallons of organic milk every two weeks, plus order non-fat dry milk and make yogurt. I try to get calcium through food daily.
I have fallen a few times, but not broken anything. I took Judo for years so I know how to fall. Try not to tense up, curl into the fall, never stick your hands out to prevent the fall, go with it if you can. In Judo, we also always brought our chins to our chests to protect our heads. Maybe the Physical Therapist can go over safe falling techniques with you.
This is funny. I'm a "drteri" too, but not an MD!
Take care!