This rare genetic condition causes hyperflexible joints, fragile skin, and possibly other symptoms, depending on which of 13 ...

Classical Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (previously known as EDS type I/II) is an inheritable connective tissue disorder that involves skin, tendons, ligaments, and, in some cases, also blood vessels. Most ...

Scrutinize the maternal history and, when possible, determine the specific EDS type of the mother or affected family members. Although there may be variations in presentation, the type will remain ...

Sara Geurts has Ehlers-Danlos, a genetic disorder that causes ... and I’ve worked since I was 14. It’s mind over matter for me.” But she admits the sagging skin did start to affect her ...

In adults the joint pain and fatigue associated with hypermobility-type EDS can be misdiagnosed as chronic fatigue syndrome, hypochondriasis, or depression. [25] Vascular-type EDS may also be ...