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A member asked:

I am pretty sure that i have eds are there any tests or things i should do to go about getting a diagnosis?

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Consult geneticist: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is a genetic disorder with hyper elastic connective tissue and can be inherited recessive or dominant. A thorough exam and history and gene analysis or skin biopsy can confirm diagnosis, as there are 13 different types, and other conditions like Marfan's have similar symptoms. See https://ehlers-danlos.com/what-is-eds/ for detailed information.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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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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How come many patients with clinical eds diagnoses do not test positive yet have vascular issues?

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I have pretty moderate hip pain when standing after sitting or laying. My brother has eds, could this be related? I'm 28 yrs old

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I have several EDS but lately there's been even more pain than normal. I've lost 10lbs in less than a month unintentionally and my appetite is almost non existent. Do i need to go to a hospital and if I do what tests should they run?

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Is pots and GERD seen in any forms of eds other than hypermobility? Diagnosed with eds3. Dr so sure he doesn't feel need to do test to rule out eds4

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