Confusion and in Tears

Hi Everyone,

I needed somewhere to reach out and I've found this group. I am 21 years old. I have not taken birth control pills for the estrogen and progesterone in synthetic form because I'm leary. I don't have menstrual cycles or other female attributes. I am only 91 lbs. in weight. Before you yell at me, let me say that I have other medical conditions that attribute to all my health issues. Such as Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (a rare heart muscle disease) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Loss of Appetite.

Anyway, I've been diagnosed with Osteopenia and was told I needed to take Fosamax. I'm weary to take the Fosamax due to the fact of the side affects. Is this the only way to reverse Osteopenia? If bone is living tissue, wouldn't change in diet fix this. I guess, I'm asking, how do I treat Osteopenia and should I take drugs to treat it? I'm often confused and in tears b/c I don't want to fracture a bone.

I have taken positive steps in my life that I've never done before, such as increase Fiber, walk 10 minutes a day, drinking Soy Milk, drinking Smoothies w/fruit, and eating vegetables. Am I on the right track?

Is going the Natural route sufficient or should I take one of the bone drugs? This is where all my confusion comes in. Tweet