Question 1

what is the treatment for hypermobility syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Hypermobility: Hypermobility can occur with various rheumatological conditions. A good evaluation by a rheumatologist will give you your options for treatment.

Question 2

if i have hypermobility syndrome and have a lot of pain, but i don't want to keep taking pain medication, what can i do?

Accepted Answer

See a rheumatologist: A good rheumatologist might come up with a treatment plan that would minimize the amount of pain medication that you take. Hypermobility can occur with a variety of rheumatological conditions and you should see a rheumatologist to make sure that you have a correct underlying diagnosis.

Question 3

how to tell if i have hypermobility syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Brighton criteria: Joint hypermobility syndrome is an associated marker for #fibromyalgia (fm), but all fm's do not have jhs. Jhs has inherited aspects ; is a disorder with varying intensities of expression in different people.  Most have benign form, which does not progress. A few have devastating form as in Marfan's and ehlers-danlos syndrome. Look up brighton criteria to see pictures and a scoring system for jhs.

Question 4

what are the tests for hypermobility syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Beighton criteria: Major criteria
•a beighton score of 4+/9  
•arthralgia > 3 m in 4 or more joints 
minor criteria
•beighton score of 1-3/9
•arthralgia (> 3 m) in 1-3 joints or back pain (> 3 m), spondylosis, -lysis -listhesis 
•dislocation/subluxation in > 1 joint, or in 1 joint > 1 occasion 
•soft tissue rheumatism. > 3 lesions
•marfanoid habitus
•abnl skin
•eye signs
•varicose veins, hernia, uterine prolapse.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of hypermobility syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Loose Joints: Sometimes referred to as "loose joints, " and those affected are referred to as being "double jointed." often joint hypermobility causes no symptoms and requires no treatment. When present symptoms of the joint hypermobility include pain and instability in the hypermobile joints such as the: knees, fingers, hips, and elbows. Treatments are customized for each individual based on symptoms.

Question 6

is fatigue a symptom of hypermobility syndrome?

Accepted Answer

No: Look for other causes like d def, anemia etc.

Question 7

can having hypermobility syndrome affect weight gain?

Accepted Answer

It should not.: There are different genetic gegrees of hypermobility syndrome. It might affect your weight if you are severely limited in your ability to engage in appropriate exercise due to your syndrome. Otherwise, i know of no direct relationship that would prevent you from choosing the right foods and portion sizes to encourage your "body" to lose weight.

Question 8

is slipping rib syndrome related to hypermobility syndrome?

Accepted Answer

No : Slipping rib syndrome is related to costochondritis.

Question 9

is fatigue one of the common symptoms of hypermobility syndrome?

Accepted Answer

No: Common symptoms include subluxation or dislocation of shoulders and patella. Generalized fatigue is not a part of this syndrome.  If this persists you should see your primary care doctor to look into your fatigue.

Question 10

is slipping rib syndrome related to hypermobility syndrome in any way?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Slipping rib syndrome is also known as tietze's syndrome. As like any joint, if you have increased flexibility, your ribs can easily move in and out of place as well.

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