The problem with reading the horror stories is there is know way to know if that is going to happen to you! Everyone is different. I took Forteo years ago and had no issues. I had one round of Reclast and it was not good. I refused meds after that did well for a very long time! I was rediagnosed with osteoporosis a little over a year ago. I didn’t want to do Prolia but I had tried everything else and could not do it. I’ve had about a week of side effects after the shot but not much else. You could try natural stuff but you would need to do some kind of resistance training. I have restrictions of lifting 15 pounds so I do what I can. Keep Prolia as a last resort because it is not recommended you stop it once you start without following up with bisphosphonates. Good luck with your decision. 🙏