Question 1

what are the types of eds?

Accepted Answer

EDS types: There are 6 major types of eds, they are inherited disorders marked by loose joints, hyper elastic skin that bruises easily, easily enlarged blood vessels.  They are called types 1 through 6. A variety of genetic mutations cause problems with collagen, the material that provides strength to soft tissue structures and bone. Collagen typing and gene mutation testing can determine the eds type.

Question 2

can you explain why there are crossovers (overlaps) among the different types of eds?

Accepted Answer

Collagen: The abnormality of collagen is different with the different types of eds but the key is collagen. The overlapping charters tics are tied to the tissues containing the different types of collagen.  Most body parts contain more than 1 type of ollagen and will be affected by mutations of several different types. The severity of problems depends on the collagen type and severity of defect.

Question 3

can you explain why there are "crossovers" of characteristics among the different types of eds?

Accepted Answer

Collagen: The abnormality of collagen is different with the different types of eds but the key is collagen. The overlapping charters tics are tied to the tissues containing the different types of collagen.  Most body parts contain more than 1 type of ollagen and will be affected by mutations of several different types. The severity of problems depends on the collagen type and severity of defect.

Question 4

can people with eds type 4 ( vascular type ) live normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Take extra vitamin c, have your blood vessels checked, finish your bucket list.

Question 5

what types of eds are associated with pain and/or chronic pain?

Accepted Answer

? Ehlers-Danlos Syn.: The most common pain associated with eds comes from the fact that the connective tissue supporting the joints becomes lax and allows chronic joint dislocations. These people frequently notice they are "double-jointed" but later experience the chronic dislocations. A more serious kind involves blood vessels where they can spontaneously rupture. Eds can also be a limited to the skin.

Question 6

is it possible for people with eds type 4 (vascular) to live normal lives?

Accepted Answer

Very difficult: True Ehler-Danlos type 4 is characterized by facial changes, translucent skin through which vessels can be seen , easy bruising, and uterine and cardiac problems related to medium and large artery damage. Each event is treatable to some degree, pregnancy is advised against, and some problems require emergency treatment. It is autosomal dominant. With good care one may live long but not normally.

Question 7

are there any base-line protocols for testing that are recommended for all types of eds?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Careful family history, physical exam, echocardiogram if indicated, skin biopsy for collagen typing, collagen gene mutation testing and lysyl hydroxylase or lysyl oxidase activity.

Question 8

do 10-25% of those with classical eds who tested negative for vascular eds have vascular issues?

Accepted Answer

No: If a comprehensive evaluation is done the people with vascular risk can be determined.  The incidence of vascular complications reflects available testing about 15 years ago.  With improved testing techniques unanticipated vascular complications are rare without additional risk factors to include smoking.

Question 9

what is the best type of doctor if you have eds?

Accepted Answer

Urologist: This will the start for you, then he could guide from there.

Question 10

is hypermobility syndrome different from the eds hypermobility type? is so, how?

Accepted Answer

Hyper mobility: Yes there is a large difference as hyper mobile joints is just about flexibility where EDS is a genetic problem of connective tissue so involves several organs.

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