I am 65 female, told I had osteoporosis last December after DEXA scan. Had to postpone neck surgery due to my numbers. Surgeon wants me on Forteo but insurance is fighting it. Actually I’m glad, as it’s giving me time to research and study about all the drugs, side effects, natural alternatives, etc. most all the drugs simply slow down osteoclasts and does not allow the bone to get rid of all bone. So the next scan will show improved bone density but it is only because old bone is still in there. Because old bone remains, preventing new bone from forming there, a person ends up with Brittle bones. Most people with osteoporosis who have fractures have been on some sort of osteoporosis medication. These facts have really made me scared and nervous about wanting to put that stuff in my body.