What is hypermobility syndrome?
Hypermobility describes joints that stretch farther than is normal. Hypermobility syndrome is used to describe a disorder in which musculoskeletal pain and generalized joint hypermobility occur together.
How do members experience hypermobility syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with hypermobility syndrome*
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Fatigue
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Joint pain
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Pain
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Muscle weakness
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*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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Who has hypermobility syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 17 | |
| 20s | 105 | |
| 30s | 209 | |
| 40s | 240 | |
| 50s | 201 | |
| 60s | 97 | |
| 70+ | 20 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 53 | |
| Female | 822 |
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