Jay & Pamela: Couple with Brittle Bone Disease Thrive Despite Limited Mobility: 'You Don't Use It, You Lose It' (Exclusive)
Jay Manuel, 28, and Pamela Chavez, 30, were both born withosteogenesis imperfectatype 3 — often calledbrittle bone disease. The rare genetic bone disorder makes people more susceptible to breaking and fracturing bones and leads to bone deformities and a curved spine, according toJohns Hopkins Medicine.Combined, the couple has had more than 400 bone fractures throughout their lives and navigate the world in motorized wheelchairs.After meeting online and falling in love, Jay and Pamela are engaged and live together with Jay’s parents....