I have osteoporosis,and I am happy to say I have not had any broken bones! My bone density test show my 60 year old bones are like that of an 80+ year old women.However I am in pain every day, my knees,hips
,back and hands hurt the most. But my doctors say there is no pain with osteoporosis until you have a fracture or break. And X-rays have not shown much arthritis. How "much" do I need to have for them to explain the pain I have? Have any of you had pain without fracture or arthritis?

I was diagnosed today. I haven’t stopped crying. I have been a very healthy person. I’m scared after reading about the side effects of all those medications. I wonder if there are people who have decided not to take any medication and treat it just with a good diet and exercise. Is that a good idea?
Thanks,

I tried weight bearing exercises I got off the internet and it seems to make my left hip hurt more-I had osteopenia last year and now i am told i have osteoporosis , so Im scared and not sure what to do and afraid of breaking my hip now

Has anyone taken any of the medications for osteoporosis with a positive outcome?
I am terrified to take any of them because of the side effects I've researched.

My Rheumatologist suggested I would go on Prolia every 6mo. After Reading The warnings for this medication.
I am really not convinced to be on this medication. I am 70 years old and have had osteoporosis for many years

I was diagnosed via a Dexascan by my GYN. She has since retired, and I would prefer someone who is trained in osteoporosis.

I have recently been diagnosed with osteoporosis after presenting to Gp with mild upper back pain
Had Prolia injection two weeks ago and within 24 hours developed flu like symptoms and then lower back pain like I had a broken back. GP gave me codeine pain relief but after a week still really unable to move freely or sleep I am desperately wanting answers but GP unavailable until next week. I am a 73 year old Woman who is normally active and social. Now I feel like an invalid without the… read more

I have and am now on Prednisone for Crohn's disease. This is usually a short term solution, but I heard that Prednisone can affect bone health.

If so, have you:
□ gotten better
□ stayed the same
□ gotten worse
Personally I take 70mg alendronate tablet 1x a week for the last year. My worse t-score is -3.3 in one of my vertebrae.
Thank you!