Treating Osteoporosis: What works for you?

Do you have any posts on osteoporosis for 2018? Are there any new treatments in 2018?

I'm 74 and just had my bone density test. My doctor called me to let me know I have an elevated risk for fractures, and osteopenia. She gave me the OPTION of taking Fosomax. Can anyone share their experience with that drug? I'm currently taking Arimidex. UUGG!

I ALSO HAVE OSTEPENIA AND AM ON PROLIA TWICE A YEAR......COULDNT TOLERATE FOSAMAX.....JAN

AM NOW DEALING WTH MY HUSBANDS ACL.....HAVE ALOT OF DEPRESSION AT TIMES......CAN ANYONE HELP ME? JAN

NOT ACLL ,,,,,,,ALS......SUCH A DREADED DISEASE.....JAN

I am 60 years old, have osteoporosis, and have taken Fosamax for 6 months with no difficulty. I take it every Sunday morning with 12 ounces of water. Then I sit in the recliner (be sure to stay upright), check email, and watch TV or read for an hour. I also do not have anything for breakfast that contains calcium.

I have been on Fosamax twice over a five year period. The first time I stayed on it for a bit over three years and leg cramps and sore stomach issues made me decide to take a break from it. My numbers did improve slightly while I was on it. The second time I took Fosamax for only about six months as leg cramps at night were excruciating and extended into my groin area. I made the decision to stop taking it, and haven't taken any osteoporosis drugs for seven years. My last bone density numbers had not changed, despite not taking drugs for seven years. Until safer drugs and without side-effects are put on the market, I've chosen to not take prescription meds for osteoporosis.

I'm 79 Nx have been taking Tymlos since January. Some nausea and loss of appetite in the beginning, but much better now. Forteo and Tymlos are the only 2 meds in the U.S that build bone, but they are expensive.

Cireland, are these related to Fosamax?

No. They are not biophosphates.