Hello @bunky44

I would like to add my welcome to you. I am glad to hear that your fall did not result in any broken bones. I highly recommend that you see an endocrinologist for your osteoporosis. If you are, have you had your parathyroid glands tested? Please note that this is not the same as your thyroid gland but the parathyroid glands are located near the thyroid glands.

The blood test that can check this is PTH (parathyroid hormone) and a calcium check should be done at the same time. If you have an adenoma (usually benign) in one (or more) of your parathyroid glands this can result in osteoporosis (as well as kidney stones and lots of other troublesome symptoms). It is important that your Vitamin D level be checked as well.

I look forward to hearing from you as you deal with this difficult problem. Are you having bone pain as well?

Hello bunky44, I'm sorry you were diagnosed with osteoporosis. I was too. There's a family history, and I am on prednisone, necessary for an autoimmune disorder. I decided to take Alendronate (Fosamax) for now, but, of course, want to get off it asap. I've been reading the reviews of the Grow Bone System so would appreciate hearing about how you're doing. Bone regenerates slowly, from what I've read, so you may get another scan in a year or two. Based on another comment, I looked into vibration plate exercisers and just ordered one after pouring over the various products and reviews on Amazon. I plan to start slowly at the lowest level. Also, found some good exercise DVDs by Carol Michaels, specifically for osteoporosis. While the steroids will be thinning my bones, at least, I am relatively pain free and can start strength training again. I did manage an hour walk everyday for the year before I was diagnosed, but I guess it wasn't enough. I wish you success with the Grow Bone System.