Story about Osteogenesis Imperfecta .

type I OI

Apr 25, 2017


I was born with type I osteogenesis imperfecta and had over a dozen fractures in the first eight years of my life and two fractures in my teens. Now I am in my forties and haven't had a fracture in over twenty years. I have severe to profound bilateral hearing loss. I use one bone anchored and one behind the ear hearing aid. I also have an FM system for communication and I am starting to learn ASL. My height and teeth seem to be normal, but I have blue sclera and I bruise easily. My bone density is low and I am concerned about having more fractures in the future when I am post-menopausal.

Know someone who should read this story? Share it

0 comments

Login or register to leave a comment


Osteogenesis Imperfecta cure

Does Osteogenesis Imperfecta have a cure?

Prevalence of Osteogenesis Imperfecta

What is the prevalence of Osteogenesis Imperfecta?

Osteogenesis Imperfecta causes

Which are the causes of Osteogenesis Imperfecta?

Osteogenesis Imperfecta symptoms

Which are the symptoms of Osteogenesis Imperfecta?

Celebrities with Osteogenesis Imperfecta

Celebrities with Osteogenesis Imperfecta

Is Osteogenesis Imperfecta contagious?

Is Osteogenesis Imperfecta contagious?

Natural treatment of Osteogenesis Imperfecta

Is there any natural treatment for Osteogenesis Imperfecta?

Osteogenesis Imperfecta diagnosis

How is Osteogenesis Imperfecta diagnosed?