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Podcast: Hot Topics!
Episode: Living with a Chronic Illness (Part 5) - Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Description: Welcome to Hot Topics! In this episode, our host, Gabrielle Crichlow, sits down with Katherine Klimitas, who shares her personal journey living with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), commonly known as "brittle bone disease." OI is a genetic disorder that causes fragile bones, often leading to breaks with little or no apparent cause. Katherine opens up about her daily experiences and the profound impact OI has had on her life, highlighting the importance of educating others about this often-misunderstood condition.Katherine discusses the adaptations she has made to her lifestyle, such as lying on her side for comfort and relying...