Hypermobility can cause frequent subluxations (partial dislocations) and dislocations. The more often you dislocate/subluxate a joint the more likely you will injure it in the future. Frequent dislocations can cause permanent cartilage damage.
Weak connective tissues can cause issues with almost every part of the body. Some conditions associated with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome are postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), gastroparesis, irritable bowel syndrome, and rheumatoid arthritis. The vascular type of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome can cause issues with blood vessels, including organ and blood vessel rupture.
There are several types of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. The most common are hypermobile type, classical type, and vascular type. All types have an associated gene mutation except for hypermobile type.
To learn more about Ehlers Danlos Syndrome please see the Ehlers-Danlos Society’s website.
I’m a medical nerd who enjoys learning about different medical conditions, and this film came out of the research I did on EDS when my major joint issues began. I wanted to be able to laugh about my body while sharing awareness. A lot of educational materials on EDS are difficult for laymen to understand. “Zebra Munchies” offers a friendly entryway. Not knowing about EDS is the first barrier to a diagnosis. Current research indicates that hEDS in particular might be a much more common disease than was previously known. Raising awareness can also lead to more research money for new treatments.
