Ask the Expert: Fosamax vs. Forteo

I thought you answered each of the users' questions clearly and concise except for the information on Forteo and fosmax. You said that you had already answered that concern 11/2006. If she is like me, not too skilled with computers and limited ontime, she'll probably never look it up? It is too frustrating for me and it's better for my moral to stopped while I am ahead. Once frustrated, I just stop.

I've been on Fosomax for about 7 years, menopausal for about 5 years.  I broke my heel nearly 5 years ago from a small fall, then my elbow a year later from a bike accident.  I had a heel fusion when repairs failed (elbow healed well) and then, once recovered, had a stress fracture in that same foot.  Now my endocrinologist recommends Forteo. I am upset and confused.  Did Fosomax cause brittle bones?  Does Forteo only work in spine and actually cause problems in extremities (as one writer said)?  I have had to give up so much of what I love in sports. I eat very healthily, exercise a lot (safely, in gym) and try hard to stay healthy.  Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I have not used this site before and am not sure where I will look for replies. Thank you.