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If someone suspects having any kind of ehlers-danlos syndrome including hypermobile, can they go to a geneticist for diagnosis?
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Yes: A good generalist can order the genetic tests. There are several types and if you have one you will need to talk to a genetic counselor.
Answered 11/28/2017
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