Question 1

is the hypermobile type of ehlers danlos disorder constant in families?

Accepted Answer

Simple Response YES: Ehlers-danlos syndrome is a life-long condition that people are born with. It is caused by an abnormal gene. In most cases, people get ehlers-danlos syndrome when they get the abnormal gene from either their mother or father.
 Ehlers-danlos syndrome involves the body’s connective tissues, which are the tissues that make up and support the skin, bones, blood vessels, and other organs.

Question 2

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 3

which type of ehlers danlos is associated with piezogenic papules? some sources say hypermobile some say classic. please help. thank you.

Accepted Answer

Piezogenic papules: These are not necessarily associated with ehlers danlos at all .  These occur at the fat pad of the foot and can occur at the wrist and are usually asymptomatic.  Unless they cause you pain they are not treated.  See your podiatrist if you are worried and your orthopedist if they are at your wrist.

Question 4

i have hypermobile type ehlers danlos. recently developed signs (tapping on inside ankle) and symptoms (tingling in arch of foot and inside ankle when tapping) of tarsel tunnel syndrome. is the eds the likely cause? thank you?

Accepted Answer

: I could not find any link between EDS and TTS.

Question 5

would a diagnosis of the vascular subtype of ehlers-danlos syndrome likely happen before age 35? hypermobile family with no sudden deaths.

Accepted Answer

It can: I have seen it but it sounds unlikely in you.

Question 6

should somone with ehlers danlos -hypermobile type be concerned about aneurysms/ruptures?  my dr said it is not a concern but i am worried.

Accepted Answer

Not typically: it is the least severe type of Ehlers Danlos.  According to a medical article on genetic disorders "Aortic root dilation is typically of a mild degree with no increased risk of dissection in the absence of significant dilation."

Question 7

if someone suspects having any kind of ehlers-danlos syndrome including hypermobile, can they go to a geneticist for diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A good generalist can order the genetic tests. There are several types and if you have one you will need to talk to a genetic counselor.

Question 8

can you have ehlers danlos without hypermobile joints?

Accepted Answer

Ehlers danlos: Yes, but it is a syndrome that has a collection of different disorders.  It is usually associated with hypermobile joints so to have ehlers danlos without that clinical finding is less likely.

Question 9

have ehlers danlos hypermobile syndrome will exercises 2 strenghten hip joints(they r not lax) prevent dislocation 100% if they never dislocated?

Accepted Answer

Doubt they will: Exercise is still good for you. As muscle tone can help prevent side effects of being loose. Muscle is protective

Question 10

daughter may have ehlers-danlos syndrome and hey hypermobile joints seem to b getting worse. could the possible diagnosis b wrong or is it normal for eds?

Accepted Answer

Can be normal: Ehlers-danlos syndrome is a connective tissue disorder that can manifest with hypermobile and lax joints.  Genetic testing may help make the diagnosis.

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Is the hypermobile type of Ehlers Danlos disorder constant in families

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Is the hypermobile type of ehlers danlos disorder constant in families?

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

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Which type of ehlers danlos is associated with piezogenic papules? some sources say hypermobile some say classic. please help. thank you.

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I have hypermobile type ehlers danlos. recently developed signs (tapping on inside ankle) and symptoms (tingling in arch of foot and inside ankle when tapping) of tarsel tunnel syndrome. is the eds the likely cause? thank you?

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Would a diagnosis of the vascular subtype of ehlers-danlos syndrome likely happen before age 35? hypermobile family with no sudden deaths.

A member asked:

Should somone with ehlers danlos -hypermobile type be concerned about aneurysms/ruptures? my dr said it is not a concern but i am worried.

A member asked:

If someone suspects having any kind of ehlers-danlos syndrome including hypermobile, can they go to a geneticist for diagnosis?

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Can you have ehlers danlos without hypermobile joints?

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Have ehlers danlos hypermobile syndrome will exercises 2 strenghten hip joints(they r not lax) prevent dislocation 100% if they never dislocated?

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Daughter may have ehlers-danlos syndrome and hey hypermobile joints seem to b getting worse. could the possible diagnosis b wrong or is it normal for eds?

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