@mj20 Primary care doctors see Fosamax as "front line." I have had two PCP's suggest it for severe osteoporosis with fractures!

This is partly because insurance requires failing these meds before trying the bone-builders, for most patients. This needs to change because the bone-builders work best if used first.

Your osteoporosis is severe, so you should qualify for Tymlos, Forteo or Evenity. The PCP just doesn't know.

I would not take any meds while waiting a month. No need to panic either. Just be careful and maybe don't lift weights! And of course great if you can get in earlier.