<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> I missed the original question on bone density, but wanted to throw my 2 cents in. I am a 33 year old male who has experienced a 1/3 lose in bone density. I just started fosomax, and am having some trouble with it. The main point I wanted to make is that for those with celiac osteoperosis is NOT a women's only disease, men get it too. Danny Sprung