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Can ehlers danlos symptoms show up very suddenly in mid 20s without any previous joint problems? my pcp doesn't think i have it, i am scared i might.

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No: You should have had some joints symptoms to have it all along.

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Answered 6/19/2013

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Possibly, but: Possibly, but there are many forms of this disease, some quite serious, others really not affecting life and its enjoyment. Specialist such as rheumatologist should be able to assess.

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