Although Forteo was my doctor's first choice, I did not like the black box warning about osteosarcoma. That definitely factored into my decision to go with Prolia. (history of a variety of different types of cancer in my family including blood and bone cancers.)

Great info, @jakedduck1 It works against the immune system, which right off the bat tells me it is probably not appropriate for me. I don’t need to be less immune than the immunosuppressants already make me. Also, I read recently that when you are on immunosuppressants, you are at greater risk of cancer since your body’s ability to fight cancer off is part of your immune system also. Of course whenever a new drug is prescribed for me I run it by my transplant team to get their input and I am sure they would immediately say a big, resounding NO.
JK

Interesting article. I’ve been reading Dr. Browns stuff for over 20 years. Initially I followed her advice, as well as many other alternate advice gurus, regarding more natural ways to stave off osteoporosis. From age 42 to age 64, this all worked to slow down my bone loss. But finally it became clear that something more drastic was necessary. I have started Forteo to hopefully regain some of my bone loss. Unfortunately, no drugs are free of side effects. You always have to weigh the pros and cons for your own unique situation. In reality, even “natural” substances should be used only after understanding their impacts as well. Also, I always take advice from sites that are selling their own alternatives to prescription drugs with “a grain of salt”. They are not without bias ... which is not to say, at all, that they are selling “snake oil” either. Only that we all must do the research to know what is the best for our own situations.