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A member asked:

Double jointed, long tongue, tall, slim, stretchy skin-- is that a bad form of eds?

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Dr. Ahmad M Hadied answered

Yes it is bad for: Any one, it cause the joints to e exposed to un usual forces leading to early arthritis and more fractures.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 2/25/2023

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