Femara & bone density

l' m 42 & l started Femara almost 2 years ago after an Orophectomy post BC. I had a bone density scan a couple of months ago after noticing back pain becoming worse over time. The results showed borderline osteoporosis in my lower back. After speaking with my GP about it & what she could do to help me she said that l didn't qualify for a bone strengthening med on PBS because l'm not over 75 & l don't have a fracture! Go figure! To be honest it didn't bother me even if l had to pay for it as long as it wasn't too expensive and l am working. l pay $35 month for Femara which is not a lot for the 'gift' of less reoccurance l believe! Anyway, l spoke to my onc about it and she was able to give me a script for the bone strengthener called Fosamax from the hospital pharmacy. lt's one tablet a week or the other option was one lV a year but that costs around $550. l'm trying the tablet first as it's $7.20 per month for the script. Don't understand how the Gp was carrying on about how expensive it was going to be! My onc says it takes a couple of years to strengthen my bones & l should feel less pain & reduce the risk of fractures. Also, going back to Femara, the side effects l was having have reduced quite a bit. l have very few hot flushes & not as intense but coming into summer again this may change. The pain in my arms and hands is not as bad. l still hobble around like an old lady as my legs & especially my ankles are stiff but it's doable. Hopefully this will all lessen when my 5 years is up on Femara. Maybe the Fosamax may help too. Who knows!