Does EDS cause back pain?

Does EDS cause back pain?

Hypermobile EDS may contribute to SI joint dysfunction, low back pain, and hip pain by affecting the SI joints’ ligaments and cartilage.

Is EDS hypermobility rare?

There are 13 types of EDS, most of which are very rare. Hypermobile EDS (hEDS) is the most common type.

Is hypermobility EDS degenerative?

Hypermobility type (hEDS) Frequent joint dislocation and degenerative joint disease are common and associated with a baseline chronic pain, which affects both physical and psychological wellbeing.

Does Ehlers-Danlos syndrome affect the spine?

Segmental Kyphosis and Instability Those with EDS can also have unusual curves in the spine, which affects susceptibility to these problems. Generally, an overly moveable spine in EDS patients can lead to worsening symptoms related to damage to the spinal cord, as well as neck and chest pain.

Does Ehlers-Danlos affect memory?

Problems with involuntary body functions can lead to fatigue, dizziness, fainting, memory changes, poor concentration, reduced sweat production, changes in gut movement, bladder dysfunction, and/or certain psychological traits.

What is the life expectancy of someone with EDS?

People affected by vascular EDS have a median life expectancy of 48 years and many will have a major event by age 40. The lifespan of people with the kyphoscoliosis form is also decreased, largely due to the vascular involvement and the potential for restrictive lung disease.

Will I end up in a wheelchair with EDS?

Some patients with EDS may require specialized mobility devices, such as a wheelchair or a scooter, and a walker, crutches or a cane for mobility. However, care should be taken so that joints and other areas of the body affected by the disease are not injured by shifting weight when, say, walking with a cane or crutch.

Does EDS have flare ups?

“A “flare up” with EDS for me is extreme pain with my joints, a low grade fever, and subluxations of my fingers and other joints. “Today you are actually witnessing one of the longest flares I’ve had since being diagnosed.

Is Ehlers Danlos an autoimmune disease?

A much rarer group of connective tissue disorders is called Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Unlike the diseases noted above, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is not an autoimmune condition, it’s an inherited disorder.

What does Ehlers Danlos Syndrome look like?

People who have Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, vascular type, often share distinctive facial features of a thin nose, thin upper lip, small earlobes and prominent eyes. They also have thin, translucent skin that bruises very easily.

Does Ehlers Danlos syndrome affect your mouth?

The Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes can have a significant impact upon oral health and mouth function; however the majority of patients will probably only be liable to the common disorders of the teeth and gums.

Can you have Eds without hypermobility?

Yes, you can be hypermobile without having EDS. Additionally, there are other connective tissue disorders besides EDS-Hypermobility that include hypermobile joints. As far as your other questions, there is not a black and white answer.