Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

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.

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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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