Anyone reversed osteoporosis without medication?

@vmcgrantham I read the trials and they were positive. I am thinking about trying it out. New to the market.

So much to unpack and clarify in your narrative. Did you have children when you were younger than 39 yrs, or in late 30’s? I had children at 24 and 26 yrs and breast fed both—and probably the healthiest I’ve ever been. Pregnancy in 30s takes a toll on a body than at a younger age. This is the first I’ve heard that pregnancy and breastfeeding caused bone loss—but then again, I’m now 79 and still learning about many things. In November 2025, I was diagnosed with severe osteoporosis. I thought that since I was active (running, walking, cycling, gardening) and ate healthy (limited processed foods, plenty of fruits, veggies, nuts, fish); took supplements; bio-identical hormone replacement (BHRT); and no smoking or drinking, that my bones were healthy and strong. Wrong! I also never bothered with a bone density test—my bad. I was scheduled for spine surgery in early December 2025, but the neurosurgeon required a bone density test. Surgery was delayed for 5 months because it was discovered that I had severe osteoporosis. The neurosurgeon and his team (including an endocrinologist) immediately put me on Tymlos medication. Thankfully, I was spared the misery of fractures before the diagnosis and the doctor probably saved me from a life of pain or worse. Now, in August 2026, the severe osteoporosis has improved to osteopenia. Oh, how I wish that I had taken a bone density test earlier in life. One of my missions in life is now to encourage women to have this test at menopause to establish a baseline of care.
Osteoporosis is NOT reversible but can be improved. It’s not my intent to alarm you, and you’re right to be concerned. There are so many people who are misinformed or misguided into thinking supplements combined with diet, exercise, and hormone replacement, will improve osteoporosis. Others on medication get their hair on fire because of side effects and refuse to take medication that quite probably would save their quality of life. I, too, experience side effects but found a work around. As I see it, there are consequences in taking the medication and consequences in not taking any medication. It all depends on what consequences an individual is willing to live with.
It’s also not my intent to offer medical advice, but I would recommend seeing an endocrinologist who is likely better informed on the pros and cons of osteoporosis medication for your age and situation.
I pray that you get the health advice you need to make the right decision for you and your young family.

@memuno1stborn I had my first two children at 24 and 26 and last one at 30 but had ovarian cancer so I had to have a hysterectomy in 1996 that did not help. I was on her hormone placement at that time. They stopped it at a certain age. They said I’m on forte right now. I did have a bond density test couple years ago and it told me that my worst one was -3.5 the rest were -2 or -ones the problem is the forte is not bothering me. It’s what is after that makes me nervous cause the sustain medicine with my autoimmune causes issues. This one is bothering me somewhat but not as much but the other ones because a lot of them have either kidney issues, the jaw necrosis. And the other medication they have can cause blood clots, heart attacks or strokes so you’re trying to figure out which one to choose because you can’t say on Forteo for the rest of your life only two years so what is the most safest brand that I could take after that to sustain the bone?

@vmcgrantham : I was specifically responding to @wishmeluck and the information she presented. Your narrative was a bit confusing but it's clear enough to know you have some genuine concerns. It appears you're asking for medical advice. I'm not qualified and it would not be ethical for me to even attempt to do so. All I can provide is my personal health journey and, hopefully, in doing so, to let others know they are not alone; and, offer encouragement to let others know challenges can be overcome.

I have a sister with cancer and she has a team to provide direction in her medical care. I don't want to add to your frustrations, but have you checked with your oncologist and/or an endocrinologist who understands how to combine treatments of care with osteoporosis and cancer issues. I understand your frustrations, fears, and concerns and will pray that you get the answers you need to have a quality of life free of doubt.

@i just found out that because I am still taking Anastrozole for one more year the algae cal enhancer has Boron in it which is like estrogen. So disappointed but I am going to review other products with oncologist and nutritional expert in bonessistermac

Have you asked your doctor to write a script or approve one for physical therapy? If he will, most insurance will pay for it. I've had low scores for years and I've been working out twice a week and stopped my osteoporosis of my left hip. Unfortunately, I've not been well with other autoimmune diseases, so I am going to consider Evenity but I will continue to work out because I know it works. I take Vitamin D3, K2, Centrum Silver. I'm 76. Honestly, I work out to keep my muscles strong to hold up my bones!!

@sistermac what was your experience with reclast?

Osteoporosis at 38 is unusual. I do think there are a lot of things you can do before considering medication. Risk factors at that age include the use of steroid medications, celiac disease, eating disorders, early menopause, RED-S, hypercalciuria, hypophosphatasia, etc.

I’d recommend finding a good endocrinologist to investigate underlying medical conditions that may be contributing to this.

@vmcgrantham, I felt the same way as you do when I started Forteo. I didn't want to take the sequential medications. It is more difficult for you because of the presence of autoimmune systems. The doctor was firm that I would have to take Reclast following Forteo.
Since the black box has been removed from Forteo, some endocrinologist are prescribing the drug for longer courses. Some are trying to figure out which patients would benefit. Rather unexpectedly the endocrinologist I see decided that I might be one who would benefit.
If I did have to quit Forteo, I would take risedronate for as short a course as possible and return to Forteo. Risedronate might be a good choice for you because it is the shortest acting, considered the weakest of the bisphosphonates.
I'm glad the Forteo isn't causing you any trouble. It's a dream drug for me. I'm on my 4th year.

@gently thank you I will check into that. My endocrinologist doesn’t deal with this stuff, but my rheumatologist is the one that keeps trying to force the recast on me. I just don’t want it. It’s got too many problems for me. And the evinity has much more issues when I’m being told by my endocrinologist that can cause blood clots, heart attacks and strokes so I have a choice of we can bones or die of a heart attack or a stroke or something I’ll check into what you said and I’ll see what that one’s about and go from there thank you for your input though. I really appreciate it.