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A member asked:
I fit all of the criteria for hypermobile eds but to date only dx widespread oa and fms. would it be worthwhile trying to get an official dx of eds?
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Hard to know: Here's a good place to start: http://www.ehlersdanlosnetwork.org/index.html There may be advice about possible research trials or treatment possibilities - but it's a mystery in many ways. There's a video you can link to from the site. Best wishes!
Answered 9/11/2016
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