I have had those same thoughts but tell myself I am just being paranoid and to let it go. But I know that pharmaceutical sales people can be very persuasive and the pharmaceutical companies make fifteen billion dollars a year on osteoporosis drugs. We are their targets….an older sometimes vulnerable population who just want to live longer and better. I am 76 and have avoided drugs since a really bad reaction from Boniva. But since my last scan revealed a -3.4 in my lower spine, I have an appointment with an endocrinologist and will go in with an open mind and the hope that he has good advice.

I would ask any provider if they have any affiliation or receive compensation from any pharmaceutical company.