Hi Michelem - I've had osteoporosis since age 43.(small frame,blue eyes,mom has it too) when I was diagnosed, no-one could believe it. I was a good weight(109 and 5 1) paddled outrigger canoes, lifted in the gym 2X a week, and did a bit of running. Oh well! My osteoporosis is now only osteopenia, which is normal for a (now) 53 yr old.2 bike accidents this year caused only cuts,bruises,and one ligament injury - no bone fxs! My MD who checks my breasts is encouraging my internist to consider Evista instead of the fosamax, as it helps with osteoporosis and reduces my chances of developing breast cancer. We'll see! I am just so glad to not have problems my mother had (spinal compression fractures) or the repeated broken toes my friend got before going on fosamax. And perhaps just a little sun exposure might do you some good? good luck! Tokie