this explains it:

http://www.ciaomed.org/articles.cfm?articleID=361

This is a difficult subject.

I think we may find that just fixing low Vit D...fixes much of osteoporosis issues, without the "big guns". Vit D also does other things as well.

I have a problem understanding the value of Forteo AFTER using the other drugs first--which seem to prevent new bone building. I think we need to see more studies on this. There is something in the American food chain/culture that makes us one of the highest in osteoporosis in the world.

http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocente...inD/index.html

Billye--- if you take the folinic--- you do not need any other. The whole question is whether you are utilizing the
typical common folic at all. Your anemia, and pain levels indicate you may not be using folic properly...not methylating it
in the body. Folinic is already partially methylated and is more bioavailable. And you probably don't need high doses, since it works better etc.

I can't advise Billye or Liza on this subject...it is too new and there are studies all over the place like this one:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/en...RVAbstractPlus
Given Lilly's track record with skewing studies (4 drugs so far) I am loath to believe them now.

I do think Billye needs to address why she is breaking only on one side. I am trying to recall her knee replacements, and was there a hip too? Is there a reason for the breaks in the pelvis only on the one side?

On the other hand when things get as desperate as Billye seems now, with a new fracture...decision making becomes more urgent.
I think in the end Billye you will need to rely on your doctor for this.