Damsel wrote:

>
> It's possible that an injury at age 20 may have started this. He
fell a
> story and a half, landing on his feet, breaking both heels and both
ankles.
> His entire skeletal system was jarred. He was in the hospital for a
long
> time.

A distinct possibility... we never think of the consequences when we
are so young..

I suspect that previous alcohol abuse was probably a major factor in
> the development of this bone disease, as well.

Maaaaybe... obviously did not help, but can't blame it entirely on
that. I know people you should not have livers any more and they are
still going at age 60-plus
>
> Carol