The fibro can definitely be related! My rheumy actually diagnosed me with fibro first, before he knew I was hypermobile. My physical therapist (who I saw as the result of a shoulder injury) saw my "party tricks" and told me I should go back and report to the doc, which I did, and a few months later, he revised my diagnosis to Benign Joint Hypermobility Syndrome with secondary fibromyalgia (caused by the BJHS). Many people don't know that fibromyalgia often accompanies another syndrome or rheumatic disease.

As for the degenerative disc disease, I think it might be worth asking if that can be related, since I know that other back issues such as prolapsed discs and scoliosis (which my brother has) can be the result of years with untreated HMS.

Disc disease can be related. It's probably a contributing factor in my case. I'm pretty sure that weak connective tissue doesn't do a good job of holding the spine in place. It's possible the spine itself can be weak, too; there's connective tissue in bone.

what are some of the symptoms of degenerative disc disease? I think alot of us do have multiple issues. Fibro, hyper-mobile, and other joint things. Its all just one big bowl of fun!
JBEAN

I have sensitivities to prescription medications and dental freezing may work for about 15 min while most people it works for hours not me, i get froze you better get in and do what needs to be done cause the freezing comes out quick

I also have not been diagnosed with this and have been told I might have fibro! I also have degeneration disc disease in my mid thoracic of my spine. I have hypermobility. Im seeing a specialist next thurs in London.....WTS!