VirusMaster3073@lemmy.world to Ask Lemmy@lemmy.world · 4 days agoWhat were you surprised to learn wasn't actually normal?message-squaremessage-square474fedilinkarrow-up1314
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minus-squareSoleInvictuslinkfedilinkarrow-up11·3 days agoLook into Ehlers - Danlos Syndrome, a connective tissue disorder. Sufferers describe similar symptoms.
minus-squarePaper_Phrog@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up2·3 days agoYes, my mother has this and this constantly happens. I also had it a few times. Not a good time. Doctors don’t know this syndrome often, how do you know it if I may ask?
minus-squareSoleInvictuslinkfedilinkarrow-up4·edit-23 days agoI have it, the hypermobile type (hEDS) Upside: reduced likelihood of osteoarthritis Downside: all the pain, doctors think you’re crazy
minus-squarePaper_Phrog@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up1·2 days agoThank you for sharing. I think I might have some symptoms, but definitely not all. The knees though :x Do you manage without pain meds? My mom cannot unfortunately.
Look into Ehlers - Danlos Syndrome, a connective tissue disorder. Sufferers describe similar symptoms.
Yes, my mother has this and this constantly happens. I also had it a few times. Not a good time.
Doctors don’t know this syndrome often, how do you know it if I may ask?
I have it, the hypermobile type (hEDS)
Upside: reduced likelihood of osteoarthritis
Downside: all the pain, doctors think you’re crazy
Thank you for sharing. I think I might have some symptoms, but definitely not all. The knees though :x
Do you manage without pain meds? My mom cannot unfortunately.