Brittle Bones - UK

1 September 2001
For children with a rare genetic disorder, the simplest movement can result in a broken bone. A new drug, derived from an ingredient in washing powder, is giving them new hope.

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[TheSakeOfArt]

@TheAwesomeEclipse Not a lot! I had major(ish) surgery on my femur when I broke it a few years back, then 2 other ops for knee/ tibia, but all in all, when I hit 13 my fractures decreased majorly, bone density is normal now and I'm no longer on the the miracle drug :) can't believe how time flies

[TheAwesomeEclipse]

@TheSakeOfArt I was close! XD So how many surgeries and stuff have you had in the past years?

[TheSakeOfArt]

@TheAwesomeEclipse I'm 18 now :)

[starstruckgirl141]

@xpinkyponk isn't it professor bishop? i have it aswell! dextor scan :) x

[xpinkyponk]

That mans my doctor :) :) and I have to have that bone scan

[xpinkyponk]

@elementbambaby123 I have brittle bones too :) I'm 13 and I've broken my legs and arms quite alot :) I go to sheffields children's hospital and it annoys me too cos it ain't a desise your born with it and you can't do anything about it xxxxx -3

[xpinkyponk]

I have brittle bones and I'm 13 I go to sheffeilds childrens hospital and I have that drip thing x

[TheAwesomeEclipse]

Now she's like 17 isn't she?

[ntnithin]

yiioi

[Acidpunk101]

Nawwwww shes so adorable :D just wanna pinch her little cheeks and wiggle them, and i still do to this day. In all seriousness charli youre awesome, and so is your mums funny 80s hair.

Just think babe Calgon saved your life!