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

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Dr. Julan Crane answered

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.

Answered 1/16/2015

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A member asked:

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

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Dr. Julan Crane answered

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