Hello, everyone, I'm also new to this group. I had taken Evista for osteopenia from 2008-2012, during which time several DEXA scans showed I had some improvement. My hip was fine then, but spine -2.1. I was 55 in 2012 when Evista was stopped. My GYN never again mentioned osteopenia, and didn't order a follow-up DEXA till last month - a 9 year lapse! It was never on my radar so I didn't research anything. I was mindful of calcium but not the fact that it should be well distributed throughout the day - thus I was overloading in AM and not enough in evening. Hip now -1.1 and spine -3.2. I had been very active but now fearful of skiing, biking and even less demanding activities. I'm now distributing my calcium properly, continuing Vit. D as always, and fast walking with hills close to 4 miles a day. Am researching the best/safest strength and resistance exercises as well, and plan to start ASAP. My GYN is referring me to an endocrinologist and suggesting Forteo or Tymlos. What I read about Forteo on other sites terrified me. On this site, the comments regarding Tymlos don't seem too bad, but I'm pretty reluctant. May just continue lifestyle/exercise and dietary approach and get a second opinion. Would be interested in any/all suggestions / recommendations! I'm glad I found this site!! Thank-you!