@ldg001 Did your doctor actually tell you he could make your bones stronger in a month? I had to take daily shots for two years to increase my bone density. Also, I just had my consultation for TOPs and I was told people with osteoporosis are not candidates. The screws will not hold if the bones are too porous. The bone drug side effects are scary. I put off taking the medication until I had no other choice. I was on Forteo. I did not have major side effects and my osteoporosis improved significantly in my spine. I'm glad I finally agreed to take the treatment or I could not have surgery to fix my back.