Information and opinions on Osteoporosis from Someone who cares at OsteoporosisConnection.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/636583 http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/636583/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/636583 http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/636583/58399/actonel-side Thu, 05 Feb 2009 11:32:16 -0500 Someone who cares My doctor ordered me a bone density screening test and the result came back abnormal. I am 53 years old and I have just been diagnosed with osteoporosis. My doctor recommended my daily calcium with vitaminD of 1200 mg and also gave a sample pill of Actonel which is supposed to be a once a month oral dose. I have experienced all the side effects written on the pamphlet and so much more. I would never wish for anyone to experience what I went... http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/636583/58399/actonel-side