@parrotqueen
Hi,

I agree with you about the drugs as I have had osteoporosis for years and have been on Fosamax and Boniva in the past with little or no results . Most Doctors focus just on the bone problem without taking the whole person into account....their overall health, lifestyle and eating habits. A blood test is essential to check the D levels. Mine were low recently and I upped the dosage. I am starting a VitD3 +K2 regime in a powder form....mix with water. My eating habits are great but found that foods high in oxalates prevent calcium form reaching the bone and have eliminated most from my diet. Was surprised to see spinach was so high in oxalates. I do go to 3 weekly gym classes for seniors with emphasis on core, balance and weight bearing. I have upped my walking routine. I have no major organic health problems , no fractures so consider myself a good candidate for NOT taking any drugs .
As you said, you need to do research. Doctors and other practitioners go into a panic when they see the dexascan numbers because, generally, that’s all they see.

FL Mary