@jasperina. I took Fosamax for 4.5 years and increased bone density. I went from osteoporosis to the osteopenia range. Prior to going on Fosamax I did everything I could to increase bone density including weightlifting, walking, X-country skiing, getting a minimum of 1200mg of calcium in diet and supplements (I took a supplement called Bone Health). Still, it wasn’t enough so I reluctantly agreed to try Fosamax. I had no side effects from taking it. I kept up all of the activities and my bone density increased with Fosamax. Fosamax is often the first med that physicians prescribe for osteoporosis. It’s inexpensive (I had no cost on Medicare Part D), and it’s been around for a long, long, time.

Was the Fosamax suggested by your primary care doctor or do you see an endocrinologist?