Osteogenesis Imperfecta

For those of you that don’t know me on a personal level, I have a rare genetic disorder called Osteogenesis Imperfecta.
It means that I break my bones very easily. The type I have is called TYPE 1, it is a mild case. (also the most common)
This is a list of some of the symptoms I have.

• Bones brake easily
• Easier to get dislocations
• Bruises easily
• Loose joints, low muscle tone
• The whites of my eyes are blue
• Tendency towards scoliosis
• Loss of teeth
• Hair loss
• Hearing loss
• Low bone density
• Migraine headaches
• Early osteoporosis

Here is a photo of me at age 6 months with my first body cast from being born with my hips out of joint.
There is a 50/50% chance of a child getting O.I. from a parent who has it. I come from a family where my mom and younger sister both have TYPE 1 O.I.
The O.I. Foundation has gained ground in their research and support of this disorder.