Most of my time is spent on the RA discussion board lately because it has taken over my life right now, but not for long :) I am trying to get on top of it. BUT, I do have"severe" osteoporosis dx in 2006 after a chiropractor fractured my spine - my very first visit ever ! and I recently watched my amazing, brave 94 year old mother battle this wicked disease until the end of her valiant life last Feb. Her bones were breaking monthly since last October. She never fell......not once. She had both of her hips break, one in '07, one last October. She simple reached into her washing machine and it broke. Her ribs broke while reaching across a table for a cup of water. After her hip surgery last Oct. she came home from rehab on Dec 16. doing awesome. She woke up christmas morning, sat up in bed and suffered 2 compression fractures in her spine. This ,she overcame as well, but passed away Feb 24, 2011 when her body simply wore out. So friends keep doing everything you can do now to prevent this horrid disease from progressing down the road. I love all of your recommendations. I am going to start up with a vengeance again as soon as this RA flare eases up. I did have a reclast infusion on August 29 and am continuing the Calcium and 50,000 iu weekly.