Question 1

what is the difference between ehlers-danlos syndrome hypermobility type 3 and double jointedness?

Accepted Answer

EDS-3 is formal Dx: Eds-3 is a formal diagnosis whereas the term double jointedness is a term used to describe someone with hyperlax joints. Hyperlaxity is a normal variant and is only worrisome if it results in pain or joint instability whereby the term is changed to patholaxity (pathologic joint laxity).

Question 2

what are the signs of ehlers danlos syndrome hypermobility type in a young child?

Accepted Answer

This is type 1-: -it includes global ligamentous laxity, shortness of stature, though symmetrical, meaning proportions R normal. Type 1 seem 2 spare eye &amp;cardiac problems.

Question 3

could i have type 3  (hypermobility) ehlers danlos syndrome or hypermobility syndrome? my parents don't have eds.

Accepted Answer

Unlikely.: Ehlers danlos is an inherited condition, so if it doesn't run in your family, it's very unlikely that you have it. If your joints are unusually flexible you may just be more limber than normal. But if you are worried about it, see your doctor and find out for sure.

Question 4

how would a physician differentiate between benign hypermobility and the hypermobile type of ehlers-danlos syndrome?

Accepted Answer

See details: Benign hypermobility is just what the term implies. It is mild hypermobility similar to the most benign form of ehlers-danlos. The most severe forms of eds are distinguished by marked hypermobility of joint, significant hyperelasticity of skin and the increased risk of rupture of intestines and the aorta.

Question 5

how to cope with hypermobility/ehlers danlos syndrome pain?

Accepted Answer

Pain clinic: Enroll in a pain clinic at a teaching hospital for best results.

Question 6

is there any pain relief from ehlers danlos syndrome hypermobility?

Accepted Answer

Difficult problem: Pain control in eds is a difficult problem because of the vascular bleeding that is encountered.For that reason your pain medication have to be individually tailored. The best bet for you is to go to a pain clinic, preferably at a teaching hospital where they might. Have more experience with your problem.

Question 7

what can someone do for hypermobility syndrome / ehlers-danlos syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Strengthen: Strengthening opposing muscle groups helps stabilize joints.  Avoid concussive sporting activities such as tennis, but leap to activities suck as cycycling, ei. Stationary, or road (mtb) bike. But stabilizing your joints with my recommendations, which involved weight or machines is best. (machines are safeest, because your joints are tracked in a specific motion.) hypermobility causes arthritis.

Question 8

could there be any relationship between progressive  bilateral spondylolysis and ehlers-danlos syndrome? several potential symptoms of hypermobility.

Accepted Answer

Yes they could link: however, the E-D syndrome is not diagnosed based on this one finding.
in the US, genetic medicine/ diagnostics could greatly help with this well-described syndrome.

Question 9

what is the difference between ehlers-danlos syndrome and joint hypermobility syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Part of Ehlers Danlo: Hypermobiity is one of the common types of the variations of ehlers danlosxsyndrome complex.

Question 10

should someone with connective tissue disease (hypermobility ehlers danlos syndrome) avoid a lumbar puncture, and seek alternative diagnostic methods, due to the risk of a csf leak? i know it's a risk for all lp's but already a risk in eds. thanks?

Accepted Answer

: Overwhelmingly lumbar puncture avoided in EDS due to meningeal breach.Alternative methods are best

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Ehlers danlos syndrome type 3 hypermobility

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What is the difference between ehlers-danlos syndrome hypermobility type 3 and double jointedness?

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What are the signs of ehlers danlos syndrome hypermobility type in a young child?

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Could i have type 3 (hypermobility) ehlers danlos syndrome or hypermobility syndrome? my parents don't have eds.

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How would a physician differentiate between benign hypermobility and the hypermobile type of ehlers-danlos syndrome?

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How to cope with hypermobility/ehlers danlos syndrome pain?

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Is there any pain relief from ehlers danlos syndrome hypermobility?

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What can someone do for hypermobility syndrome / ehlers-danlos syndrome?

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Could there be any relationship between progressive bilateral spondylolysis and ehlers-danlos syndrome? several potential symptoms of hypermobility.

A member asked:

What is the difference between ehlers-danlos syndrome and joint hypermobility syndrome?

A member asked:

Should someone with connective tissue disease (hypermobility ehlers danlos syndrome) avoid a lumbar puncture, and seek alternative diagnostic methods, due to the risk of a csf leak? i know it's a risk for all lp's but already a risk in eds. thanks?

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