Amy,
The food we eat is vitally important to preserving bone and keeping them flexible. Lots of fruits and veggies so we keep the acid/alkaline balance.
Glad you decided not to do the drugs as they may strengthen but the also make them inflexible which is the real danger when it comes to falls.
Take a look at this book--which I wish I'd written--it's comprehensive but easy to read on how to preserve bones and calcium. Save Our Bones www.gregandhealthybones.com
Hope this helps
mscoach
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