While bisphosphonates—Fosamax, Boniva, Actonel, and Reclast— are the most powerful drugs we have to combat osteoporosis, they come with a host of potential side effects. If you’re unable to deal with those side effects; and/or if your osteoporosis is mild, you may want to consider t...


I can't take any of the bisphosphonates because of the deep bone pain I get. The doctor tried me on Fosomax and Actonel. I have had breast cancer and can't take hormone therapy. So besides the no smoking, no alcohol and the other preventative measures, is there nothing I can take to treat the osteoporosis I have?
Have you asked about Forteo? Worth asking, anyway - PJH