▲ 322 ▼ What were you surprised to learn wasn't actually normal? (lemmy.world) submitted 1 year ago by VirusMaster3073@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world 546 comments fedilink hide all child comments
[–] SoleInvictus@lemmy.blahaj.zone 11 points 1 year ago (1 child) Look into Ehlers - Danlos Syndrome, a connective tissue disorder. Sufferers describe similar symptoms. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Paper_Phrog@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 child) Yes, my mother has this and this constantly happens. I also had it a few times. Not a good time. Doctors don't know this syndrome often, how do you know it if I may ask? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] SoleInvictus@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 1 year ago* (1 child) I have it, the hypermobile type (hEDS) Upside: reduced likelihood of osteoarthritis Downside: all the pain, doctors think you're crazy permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Paper_Phrog@lemmy.world 1 point 1 year ago Thank you for sharing. I think I might have some symptoms, but definitely not all. The knees though :x Do you manage without pain meds? My mom cannot unfortunately. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Paper_Phrog@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 child) Yes, my mother has this and this constantly happens. I also had it a few times. Not a good time. Doctors don't know this syndrome often, how do you know it if I may ask? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] SoleInvictus@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 1 year ago* (1 child) I have it, the hypermobile type (hEDS) Upside: reduced likelihood of osteoarthritis Downside: all the pain, doctors think you're crazy permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Paper_Phrog@lemmy.world 1 point 1 year ago Thank you for sharing. I think I might have some symptoms, but definitely not all. The knees though :x Do you manage without pain meds? My mom cannot unfortunately. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] SoleInvictus@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 1 year ago* (1 child) I have it, the hypermobile type (hEDS) Upside: reduced likelihood of osteoarthritis Downside: all the pain, doctors think you're crazy permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Paper_Phrog@lemmy.world 1 point 1 year ago Thank you for sharing. I think I might have some symptoms, but definitely not all. The knees though :x Do you manage without pain meds? My mom cannot unfortunately. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Paper_Phrog@lemmy.world 1 point 1 year ago Thank you for sharing. I think I might have some symptoms, but definitely not all. The knees though :x Do you manage without pain meds? My mom cannot unfortunately. permalink fedilink source parent