Great thread topic. I was recently diagnosed with osteoporosis and told to take fosomax and calcium by my NP. I am 67 and got Dexa results of 3.1 spine and 1.5 FN. I asked for a referral to an endo before making decisions about drugs, but won’t see that person until March. I found this group and read through everything and was referred to Dr. Keith McCormick by several people. I have read his books and re-reading parts of them as the info is quite dense.

My approach for now is for a nutritional/exercise foundation. I use an app called Cronometer which tracks your food and gives you detailed information about the nutrient profile. I only take calcium if I will not get enough from food on a given day. I strive for 30-40 grams of protein at each meal. I take several other supplements including McCormick’s Osteostim product. I bought a nutribullet so it’s easier to take in more leafy greens.

I’ve always been active, but more on the cardio side so I have added a weightlifting program with a trainer in addition to continuing walk/jog 3-4 miles a day. We are building toward implementing the heavier exercises described in the LIFTMOR study.

Dr. McCormick is not against using medications to “get you out of a hole”, while still continuing a foundation of nutrition/good sleep/exercise, so I am open to considering medication in the future.

I will see what the endo says in March.

This group has been the best source of information so far. I appreciate all of you.