@cmiller59, I did not realize that I had Osteoporosis. I never had bone pain or any symptom that would have led me to believe that I did…until I broke a bone in my upper back when I was simply standing and talking to someone. I wasn’t lifting or bending or stretching. I was simply standing and talking when all of a sudden I was in agonizing pain…enough to have my daughter call the fire department to come and get me and take me in an ambulance to the emergency room. The doctors did their tests and told me that I had a broken bone in my upper chest and to see a neuro-surgeon ASAP to see how he wanted to treat it. Well, he treated my break with 5 months of bed rest and gave me my first shot of Prolia. My Dexa-scan verified that I had Osteoporosis and without even discussing what medicine I wanted to take, he gave me my first shot of Prolia. I trusted him and I simply agreed with everything he suggested. I have not broken any other bones since then (3 years ago) but I do believe if he had not put me on Prolia, my story would have had a different ending. My bones are stronger now but not yet normal…now I have Osteopenia. My best advice to you is DON’t WAIT!! Submit to the treatment your doctor is suggesting or get a second opinion to see if that doctor agrees with the first one. But waiting could lead to breaking some bones and that could be tragic. Good luck in making your decision. Treating Osteoporosis is not an easy path to travel but be strong and, hopefully, all will be fine (or at least tolerable). God bless!