31. He suffered from brittle bones and dyslexia. 32. She has the connective tissue disorder " Osteogenesis imperfecta ", which is most associated with brittle bones . 33. -- Osteogenesis imperfecta, or brittle bone disease. 34. Among the side effects caused include blurred vision, a weakened immune system, moon-face, muscle strain and brittle bones . 35. The hormone is used mostly to prevent brittle bones and ease hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause. 36. Weight-bearing exercise is also a prescription against osteoporosis, the disease of brittle bones that commonly afflicts older people. 37. Ferreira said, " or brittle bones . 38. There are indications that air bags are ineffective for people over 70, who tend to have brittle bones . 39. As these conditions can lead to brittle bones , she may have died even from a short fall alone. 40. Estrogen supplements are taken by millions of women to ease hot flashes, brittle bones and other symptoms of menopause.