What is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a group of rare genetic disorders caused by a defect in collagen synthesis. Depending on the individual mutation, the severity of the disease can vary fro...

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I am 25 and have been diagnosed with the hypermobile type of EDS . I have horrible problems with my arms . I have tendonitus in both of them from the wrists up to my shoulders . I also have alot of joint pain in my right hip and knee . I had an elliptical machine and it bothered my hip so bad I could barley walk afterwards . I have gained some weight and I am noticing an increase in hip and knee pain . I was wondering what if any types of excersize may help me strengthen that . Years ago before I knew what was wrong someone suggested yoga but I thought that increased flexibility which I thought would be a bad thing .
Posted on 09/16/09, 09:09 pm
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Reply #1 - 09/16/09  10:49pm
" The best thing that all my doctors have suggested for me is swimming! "
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Reply #2 - 09/17/09  12:13am
" That was the only thing I had left and since I live in NY the pool is done for the year . I wish it was not so expensive to join a gym "

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