@oopsiedaisy, I'll confess I didn't believe there was anything wrong with me when they told me I had osteo. I, too, had no idea how horrible this would be. We are done a grave disservice by not being fully informed of all its effects. I only ever heard about losing height and breaking a hip in old age. Older and wiser, I am asking better questions as I struggle with the future. Is it safe to stop Reclast after a year or two? Would that be a safe transition off of the meds?