Information and opinions on health from andrea at HealthCentral.com. 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/profiles/c/45222/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/45222/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/45222/index http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/45222/24679/choosing Wed, 09 Apr 2008 11:27:00 -0400 andrea I am a 56 year old woman recovering from a wrist fracture with a previous knee fracture about 10 years ago.  My wrist surgeon noted an "osteoporotic break" pattern and I went to an osteoporois doctor.  He is recommending forteo.  I also have low vitamin D and will be starting supplements.  I have been treated in the past for osteopenia, most recently with calcium supplements and fortical.  Now I'm reading... http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/45222/24679/choosing