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My daughter, Kelly, is one of thousands of sufferers of EDS which can manifest itself in many ways, from "just" stretchy skin to extreme pain in joints, chronic insomnia, digestive problems etc. an extract from www.ehlers-danlos.org describes it best.

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a genetic disorder in which the structure of connective tissue is abnormal due to a gene mutation. This results in abnormally fragile and hyper-extensible tissues throughout the body which can lead to a range of multi-systemic symptoms; the effect on the body is widespread and not limited to one body system.

There are different types of the condition and a vast spectrum of symptoms are experienced by our community. Although many lead full and active lives, EDS can lead to physical disability and some rarer types can be life limiting. There is a lack of knowledge about EDS in the medical profession and it is therefore often misdiagnosed or overlooked.