Osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle bone disease)

[Shannon BrownStudent]

I have a friend who has a daughter-in-law and 4 grandchildren with Osteogenesis imperfecta. She inquired about anything that would be helpful in strengthening the bones / preventing fractures? Any thoughts would be very much appreciated!

[Dr. Patrick JonesHomestead Instructor]

Osteogenesis imperfecta is a genetic disease. Unfortunately, we don’t have any good herbs for re-writing DNA. All I can think of would be to make sure her diet is good so that what bone she does make is made with good resources. If she does get a fracture, comfrey tincture topically can help it to heal faster.

Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.

[Dr. Patrick JonesHomestead Instructor]

Osteogenesis imperfecta is a genetic disease. Unfortunately, we don’t have any good herbs for re-writing DNA. All I can think of would be to make sure her diet is good so that what bone she does make is made with good resources. If she does get a fracture, comfrey tincture topically can help it to heal faster.

Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.

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Kathleen Whimpey

[Kathleen WhimpeyStudent]

Doc, my little niece (she’ll be 2 in May) was also diagnosed in January with OI, she just broke both  femurs. I thought of using comfrey topically but she is in a cast. Is there another way of helping to promote healing? And as far as good diet, do you recommend a certain focus? Would the “Strong Bones” or “Bones, Tissue and Cartilage” formulas available on the website be helpful? Or not appropriate for such a young child?

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