Osteoporosis treatment or strontium citrate?

I am actively and urgently in the process of deciding which osteoporosis treatment I want to "pitch" to my doctors. Fosomax is the formulary for my HMO, but that does not appeal to me at all. I feel that I need something that is shown to rebuild bone (15 lumbar and thoracic vertebral compression fractures). Initially Forteo was top contender (refrigeration requirement is an issue) until I came across Tymlos (refrigeration being easier to manage is one of several benefits over Forteo). Can and should treatments such as these be used in conjunction with strontium citrate, about which I know nothing by the way? Any feedback to help me through this maze will be highly appreciated

I am actively and urgently in the process of deciding which osteoporosis treatment I want to "pitch" to my doctors. Fosomax is the formulary for my HMO, but that does not appeal to me at all. I feel that I need something that is shown to rebuild bone (15 lumbar and thoracic vertebral compression fractures). Initially Forteo was top contender (refrigeration requirement is an issue) until I came across Tymlos (refrigeration being easier to manage is one of several benefits over Forteo). Can and should treatments such as these be used in conjunction with strontium citrate, about which I know nothing by the way? Any feedback to help me through this maze will be highly appreciated

Welcome to Connect, @clarkedu. It looks like you've done your research. I applaud you for seeking out experiences of others add to your evaluation of which drug might work for you. @lioness is right that much can be done without drugs, but sometimes progression is such that drugs are required in conjunction with lifestyle changes.

To continue your research, you may be interested in reading and asking members questions in these discussions:
* Forteo vs. Tymlos https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/forteo-vs-tymlos-1/
* Reclast Infusion https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/reclast-infusion/
* Prolia treatment for osteoporosis https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/prolix-treatment-for-osteoporosis/
* Side Effects of Prolia https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/side-effects-of-prolia/
* Treating Osteoporosis https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/hi-im-new-to-the-site-and-am-interested-in-treating-osteoperosis/

@clarkedu I dont know the extent of your bone loss but there are things you can do without drugs.

I am actively and urgently in the process of deciding which osteoporosis treatment I want to "pitch" to my doctors. Fosomax is the formulary for my HMO, but that does not appeal to me at all. I feel that I need something that is shown to rebuild bone (15 lumbar and thoracic vertebral compression fractures). Initially Forteo was top contender (refrigeration requirement is an issue) until I came across Tymlos (refrigeration being easier to manage is one of several benefits over Forteo). Can and should treatments such as these be used in conjunction with strontium citrate, about which I know nothing by the way? Any feedback to help me through this maze will be highly appreciated

@clarkedu Strontium citrate is a bone builder you can google it along with this you should get plenty of VitD3,2Calcium also exercise,using weights ,swimming here,s another website I told nd might be of interest to you https:www.bones.nih.gov,/bones/osteoporosis.Your endocrinologist can help .

@dawnmarie Welcome to this wonderful group .Im glad to hear about this research .I,ve had Osteopenia for more then 7 yrs.and I do follow all the Vitamin-Mineral that are recommended.Dont know where my other post went so this is a replacement

@lioness Thanks for the welcome and responding! I'm curious if you had any side effects from the recommended vitamins and minerals and how you found this treatment. I've been taking V D3, K2, magnesium glycinate and eating salmon without any issues. Don't want to add any more prescription meds to my long list.