Good afternoon @delo6. Welcome to Connect. You are asking a good question about osteoporosis and I see that you too are confused by the medications, their effectiveness, and the potential side effects. The purpose of Connect, by the way, is to provide a place to share concerns and questions. All posts are read by moderators so that you can trust the authenticity of the words.

So, let me start by telling you that as soon as I began Boniva, one of many bisphosphonates, I had a serious negative reaction and had to stop immediately. I then spent several months researching the bone-building
options, Foreo and Tymlos. Since that time Evenity has been added as an option. I chose Tymlos and had daily injections for two years without any side effects. I was able to become stable or slightly improved when it was time for proof from a Dexascan.

Recently, I "graduated" to Prolia to try to make sure that the new bone stayed in place. Prolia is the only non-bisphosphonate for the stabilizing efforts after building bone. I will have my second injection this month and once again there have been no negative side effects.

I wish you well in your decision-making process. It is not easy. Are you seeing an endocrinologist right now?

May you be free of suffering and the causes of suffering.
Chris