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A member asked:

Is it possible that i have ehlers danlos with stretchy skin being only symptoms? no hyper flexible joints. just stretchy skin

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Dr. Alan Falkoff answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Increase fluids: Increase fluid intake, likely just dehydrated. At least double your usual intake of water.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 4/25/2015

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