What is Ehlers-Danlos syndrome?
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a group of disorders that affect connective tissues, which are tissues that support the skin, bones, blood vessels, and other organs. All types of Ehler-Danlos syndrome affect the joints and many also affect the skin.
How do members experience Ehlers-Danlos syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome*
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Who has Ehlers-Danlos syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 37 | |
20s | 292 | |
30s | 402 | |
40s | 430 | |
50s | 374 | |
60s | 193 | |
70+ | 62 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 131 | |
Female | 1,610 |
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