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Old 09-Jun-2004, 03:57
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Default Re: suffer or suffer from

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On the other hand, women who suffera fracture due to osteoporosis aren't any more likely to take calcium supplements than healthy women.

I think it's quite OK to replace "suffer" with "suffer from".
Note it is "suffer a" which may be replace with "suffer from a".
I'd say that generally someone who is experiencing physical or mental pain or discomfort, suffers from ...........
She suffers from migraine. / He suffers from hypertension.

If something suffers an unpleasant or difficult experience, it happens to them.
She suffered a compound fracture. The Democrats suffered a big defeat.

She is suffering from a headache because she suffered a fall.

I wouldn't say: She is suffering a headache because she suffered from a fall.

Does this make sense? :D
Very good. I wrote mine before I read yours. You hit the nail on the head. :wink:
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