Hello everyone,

I wanted to share some links that members may find helpful. It is important to remember that each person experiences and tolerates medications differently and treatment decisions should be made while keeping our providers in the loop. Osteoporosis has only a handful of approved medications. They are strong medications that can sometimes carry side effects. While these side effects can seem extremely common, that is not typically the case. Connect is a place to share experiences and to learn from others to have more thorough conversations with providers and medical professionals, but treatment decisions, or non-treatment decisions, should be made between patient and provider.

Here are some useful links about the balance between medications, supplements and exercises:

"Osteoporosis treatment: Medications can help"
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/osteoporosis/in-depth/osteoporosis-treatment/art-20046869
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"Osteoporosis: What Mayo Clinic experts wish you knew"
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/connected-care/osteoporosis-what-mayo-clinic-experts-wish-you-knew/cpt-20561803
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"Bone health: Tips to keep your bones healthy"
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/bone-health/art-20045060
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"Mayo Clinic Q and A: Osteoporosis and a bone-healthy diet"
- https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-q-and-a-osteoporosis-and-a-bone-healthy-diet/
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"Mayo Clinic Minute: What women should know about osteoporosis risk"