Treating Osteoporosis: What works for you?

I, too, am interested in treatments for osteoporosis at a younger (50) age; however, postmenopausal. I found Dr. Lani's Bone Health Guide book helpful. I'm wary of beginning medical treatments (Forteo for 18-24 months and then a bisphosphonate for 5-7 years) based on one BMD scan.

DAMN you poor thing. Are you sure you can stop Prolia? Can I suggest a book written by Dr. Lani Simpson: Dr. Lani's No-Nonsense Bone Health Guide : The Truth about Density Testing, Osteoporosis Drugs and Building Bone Quality at Any Age. She knows more about this topic than anyone I have yet to find.

@elaineh and all others who have had these shots I have Ostepenia precursor to osteoporosis but as a retired nurse and friend who almost died from these shots I will never have them Suggestions to everyone from my Dr is to weight train this strengthens the bones ,Vit D3 have Dr check this in lab work ,calcium all these build bones .I don't trust drug companies they just want to get rich at our expense You are your own advocate for your body .I pray for help for everyone that has this
disease.Blessings to all .

Nice one lioness......have a happy Christmas......BERYL

@elaineh and all others who have had these shots I have Ostepenia precursor to osteoporosis but as a retired nurse and friend who almost died from these shots I will never have them Suggestions to everyone from my Dr is to weight train this strengthens the bones ,Vit D3 have Dr check this in lab work ,calcium all these build bones .I don't trust drug companies they just want to get rich at our expense You are your own advocate for your body .I pray for help for everyone that has this
disease.Blessings to all .

@rufus. @leannz. @harper2018 Thanks for sharing your experiences with all of us. I've an appointment with the rheumatologist next week about my osteoporosis. I'm no nearer an answer than I was several year s ago, except I now have only one kidney with disease. Seems to me we are long overdue to have a speciality called "Osteoporosis." If I learn anything I will share.

Hi Elaine, sorry I don't have any suggestion other than to share my experience with Prolia injections. I managed to handle 7 injections. I began suffering most of the horrible side effects before doing research on Prolia. I was not told about the side effects and trusted my doctor. My last shot was in 2015, and I am still suffering from unbearable pain, vertigo, skins problems . I just had an injection of cortisone in my back hoping this will help me. I have contacted Amgen, the drug company and the FDA to no avail, my suggestion to you is no more Prolia. It is a form of chemotherapy , the active drug is Denosumab, also marketed as Xgeva for cancer patients. This drug has been a nightmare for me and as I said, I wish I had never taken. It should be taken off the market. I hope this help you. Best of health.

I have been on prolia injections for 2 yrs with little improvement. My last injection caused a reaction of severe hip pain an severe cramping in my calves. So I think I will discontinue. Don't know what else to do? Any suggestions?

I have taken both Forteo & Prolia. I have necrosis of the jaw probably from years of Fosomax, Boniva etc. Had my 1 st Prolia injection 6 mos ago & may discontinue d/t significant constipation. Had some back pain in the first month or so. Both of these symptoms are a puzzle to my MD as she has never heard of anyone having these although the Prolia website says these are the two most common reasons people discontinue. All this is very discouraging.