Osteoporosis?

Mine was discovered after a wrist fracture. I took Risedronate for 18 months. Now I try to help myself by taking vitamins and lifting weights. I really don’t want to take drugs as the side effects sound awful.

I fell down 3 small stairs and under normal circumstances after getting my breath back I would have been up. I ended up with a fracture dislocation of my ankle and my ankle was Ike a jig saw puzzle on xray.

That was in 2009, taken the appropriate drugs since and been fine, but I do walk extra carefully.

Thanks.
The only snag is the other day I had an appointment with a GP over another matter.
I am given an injection every six months for osteoporosis but was warned many years ago I could eventually have a fall

I have osteoporosis and chose not to take drugs for it. My mother had osteoporosis as well, and took alendronic acid for years (before they decided that you should have a holiday from them after 5 years).When she was well into her 70s, she was told that her spine was 'shot to pieces'. The drugs hadn't worked for her.

I was told I had osteoporosis after a Dexa scan during a UK Biobank data exercise. I have still to show any visible symptoms of the disease. However I was prescribed and take Alendronic Acid and I have upped my cheese consumption as I do not drink milk as I have mild lactic intolerance that includes milk, yoghourt, cottage cheese and other soft cheeses.

However, as a cheese addict, any excuse to eat more cheese (hard cheese) is very welcome.