I am taking calcium and vitamin D, with Alendronic acid. I have also started mixing sesame seeds with food, and more green veg.

My Doctor said after 5 years on Alendronate, I had some measurable improvement, so I could have a two year ‘holiday’, but whilst doing this I am still on Calci-Chew daily, and still do weight bearing exercise three times a week minimum. No bone breaks for me in the last 5 years although I know my dexa scores in my hips are pretty low.
Those of you who have experienced vertebral breaks - how did you know, was it sudden pain?

I do not take calcium or alondrolic anymore, a nurse told me a teaspoon of sesame seeds a day is enough calcium, also jelly and of course sunshine

PS to that, I also walk a couple of miles a day, also do Nordic walking.

I was diagnosed two years ago. I was put on calcium and alendronic acid. After many month I started to feel very ill and had sight problems. I was fast tracked for a brain scan. Nothing wrong. I took myself off the alendronic acid and I got well. I now go to a gym regularly in the hope that this is helping. My doctor was going back to the Consultant to discuss other treatments but I have heard nothing. I am reluctant to go back as I fear medication now after being so ill. I will keep going with the calcium and watch the diet but I am scared. Anyone had the same experience?