get your friend checked up and x-ray scan done to rule out the condition she is suffering from. osteoarthritis does lead to brittle bone but not a obsolete loss of bone structure.
does osteoarthritis cause cartilidge in your nose to disappear or become less. my friend has noticed that in the last few weeks that the cartilage in her nose ears and toes has become obsolete. she suffers with fibromyalgia and has a had a full hysterectomy. she does not take any hormone replacement and she is in her mid 40's. in addition she has never had a bone scan. any help?