I have an appt with Dr on Nov 4 to discuss meds but I have heard the meds have lots of side effects, so I am not committing too quickly. My age match for some of the lumbar spine was that of an 83 year old. I am only 59, not an athlete but not a couch potato by any stretch. I take d3/k2 daily and have been on HRT almost 4 years which is supposed th help preserve bone mass!