Rudysmom, I just wanted you to know that my sister has been on Prolia for over 10 years now and has had excellent results with no side effects. I did not do well on Prolia myself however and had to quit after on shot.
I was diagnosed with severe osteoporosis at 51 with my lowest T-score of -4.3. Bisphosphonates did not agree with me so I quit and three years later my lumbar spine t-score was -4.8. I started fracturing and in 2016, started on Forteo which I did for two years. I believe it saved my life. I'm glad you asked to see an endocrinologist and will be able to look at options with them that will best fit for you. Do ask about sequencing of medications, as they are not all the same and an anabolic bone building medication first might be the best bet. Not everyone has the same side effects, so best not to judge by one persons experience .
Just don't wait too long like I did. Fractures are no fun!
I am 67 now and just finishing a booster round of Teriparatide (generic brand of Forteo). I enjoy Tia Chi and gardening and about to join a Line dancing beginners class. You got this. Its a big learning curve but doable!