i am recently diagnosed with osteoarthritis and am currently using the below referenced form of powdered calcium, once a day: 1,000 mg Calcium Gluconate calcium lactate plus 200 IU 50%, once a day with 8 ounces of water each morning. Is that amount enough, and is the powdered form and the dosage preferable or sufficient? I was prescribed Aledrondate Sodium 70 MG Oral tablet by my physician but did not get a recommendation on the form of Calcium/Vitamim D or the dosage. Your thoughts and recommendations requested. Thank you. Olivia Valenciana, an active 75 year old that was shocked at this recent diagnosis.