My doctors, as well as Keith McCormick, have always suggested medications for me. Not sure what was meant by that older post. I have 7 spinal fractures, half from trauma and half from osteoporosis.

I tried to get on Fosamax and Forteo years ago. I finally got on Tymlos by ramping up on the dose and am now doing Evenity. Then I will do a 20% test dose of Reclast and try to follow that with at least a half dose.

@pjebp I don't know what doctor or provider would suggest avoiding meds if your DEXA indicates a need. Even Dr. McCormick, who wrote "The Whole Body Approach to Osteoporosis" and "Great Bones," and Dr. Lani Simpson, who long promoted natural approaches, have done meds themselves.

Perhaps that older post refers to the possibility that after my Reclast to "lock in" gains from the other drugs, I might be able to take a break from meds. These meds are all difficult for me. I am very sensitive and have a lot of other health issues. But believe me, the difficulties with meds are worth it compared to fractures.