Osteoporosis?

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.

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.

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 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.

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.