hEDS, joint hypermobility

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hypermobility)

A group of connective tissue disorders causing joint hypermobility, skin changes and sometimes pain or gut symptoms.

What it is

Hypermobility EDS is the most common type. It often overlaps with POTS and MCAS.

Signs people often notice

•Very flexible joints
•Joint pain
•Stretchy or fragile skin
•Easy bruising

Who it affects

More common in women; often diagnosed in adolescence or adulthood.

Questions worth asking your clinician

?Could my symptoms be linked?
?How do I protect my joints?
?Which specialists are needed?

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