Internal Ehlers Danlos syndrome - "Cutis hyperelastica"

a group of inherited connective tissue disorders, caused by a defect in the synthesis of collagen

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Because I have EDS hypermobility, my shoulders have been dislocating frequently for years. Consequently, the capsules are stretched/no longer round as they should be to hold the joint in place and I suffer from frequent tears that don't heal properly-like SLAP lesions, rotator cuff tears, ligament hyperextension. Unfortunately, surgeries typically don't work well/last long since all of my collagen is ....

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Category
Name Average Result Healed Helped
a Lot
Helped
a Little
No Change Made Worse
All Treatments (average)
3.0
(19)
19
Drugs and Supplements
Muscle Relaxants
3.0
1
Drugs and Supplements
Flexeril
3.0
1
Drugs and Supplements
Neurontin - Gabapentin
3.0
1
Drugs and Supplements
Salt water
3.0
1
Drugs and Supplements
Diazepam Medication - Valium
3.0
1
Exercise
Water Aerobics
3.0
1
Exercise
Proper Posture
3.0
1
Exercise
Exercise
3.0
1
Exercise
Strengthening
3.0
1
Exercise
Walking
3.0
1
Exercise
Yoga
3.0
1
Exercise
Swimming
3.0
1
Exercise
Isometrics
3.0
1
Exercise
Change of Sleeping Position
3.0
1
Medical Devices and Equipment
Sleeveless and Cotton Shirts
3.0
1
Medical Devices and Equipment
Shoulder Sling
3.0
1
Therapy
Massage Therapy
3.0
1
Therapy
Ultrasound
3.0
1
Therapy
Therapy Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation - TENS
3.0
1
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