I have been taking Fosamax for 1 year. A few months after beginni...

bone density tests are set up to show that all women of a certain age have osteopenia so that they can sell you drugs that don't work. they are comparing you with the bone density you would expect to have as a 20 yr old.
just eat right and exercise and you'll be fine. and don't have anymore bone density tests!

I have taken Fosamax for 3 years, had a new bone scan this year, should have seen results, but still loosing bone density. Dr. talked me into getting the reclast, will not do that again, could not use my arm for a week, not to mention the pain. I will take my chances without the drugs, eat right and exercise.