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I think i may have hypermobility syndrome,pain in joints etc ,pt suggested this.ibs like symptoms major, link to ibd possibly?
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IBS and IBD are 2: different disorders . IBD is an inflammatory disease o intestine and can be serious and needs definitive treatment. IBS is functional disease of intestines. may be constipation prone or diarrhea prone but no joint problems. more common in women. not life threatining
Answered 4/23/2016
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More likely a form -: -of Marfan's.hyper-mobility could be sign of this. There are many different levels of Marfan's, so best to be seen by your PCP for a start.
Answered 4/23/2016
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