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Recently, a mailing list was created to help families of children or adults who have been diagnosed with osteopetrosis. We hope to share our experiences in dealing with osteopetrosis and its effects on our children, including bone marrow transplants, alternative treatments and vision loss. If you would like to join this list, email me for details.

The following list of links all refer to sites of others who have had to face osteopetrosis.  Their stories are very encouraging and inspiring, and oh so touching. 

bulletA Mother's Plea Crosses Cultural Lines - Fate brought 16-month old Sijia to pediatric endocrinologist Dr. L. Lyndon Key four months ago. Sijia suffers from osteopetrosis, a rare congenital bone disease.
bulletToddler Adapts to Treatment and Surroundings
bulletAbby's Victory - diagnosed with malignant, infantile form of osteopetrosis.  Received BMT at 10 weeks of age.
bulletSearching for a Cure - Two Brazilian youngsters who are undergoing treatment of interferon-gamma 1b, low calcium diet and form of vitamin D (most likely calcitriol?)
bulletTo hear others stories, visit the osteopetrosis.org guestbook.

Please feel free to write me at kalebsmom@core.com to share your personal experiences or ask questions regarding osteopetrosis.