Hello @oakmary2,

A diagnosis of Osteoporosis can carry a lot of stigma and anxiety. Osteoporosis medications are strong medications that sometimes carry side effects for a small percentage of patients who take them. There are only a few osteoporosis medications that are FDA approved and it is best to work with your provider to decide which is best for you.

Mayo Clinic Connect is a place for members to share their experiences so that members are able to make more informed decisions, but more importantly have more informed conversations with their providers. It is important to make sure you keep your provider as part of your treatment as Mayo Clinic Connect cannot substitute for professional advice.

Here are some articles from Mayo Clinic that may help as well:

"Osteoporosis treatment: Medications can help"
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/osteoporosis/in-depth/osteoporosis-treatment/art-20046869
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"Natural vs. safe: Why the two aren't the same"
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/complementary-alternative-medicine/in-depth/natural-vs-safe-health-remedies/art-20587690
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"Exercising with osteoporosis: Stay active the safe way"
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/osteoporosis/in-depth/osteoporosis-treatment/art-20046869