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Specialists Ehlers-Danlos Australia

WebAs a whole, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is still considered rare (1 in 5,000). Within the subtypes, some are far rarer such as Vascular EDS which is between 1 in 50,000 and 1 in 200,000 and other types only have a handful of diagnosed people. Compared to the Hypermobile type which is the most common type some statistics have put it closer to 1 …

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Diagnosis Ehlers-Danlos Australia

WebOf the 13 subtypes of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, twelve have had their genetic basis found and therefore can be diagnosed via genetic testing. The most common type, Hypermobile EDS (hEDS), has yet to have a genetic basis found and is diagnosed via clinical diagnosis. In Australia, genetic testing is done by a specialist doctor called a Geneticist.To see a …

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Feeding Tubes and Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes

WebGastroparesis (partial paralysis of the stomach) or delayed gastric emptying is a condition that affects the normal spontaneous contraction (motility) of stomach muscles. Normally, strong muscular contractions (peristalsis) propels food down your digestive tract. But, if you have gastroparesis, your stomach's motility is slowed down or doesn't work at …

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FAQS Ehlers-Danlos Australia

WebEhlers-Danlos Syndromes for many years has been using a black and white zebra stripe pattern as the awareness colours on our ribbon. The zebra is used based on the medical quote "If you hear hoofbeats this horses not zebras". Meaning it's more likely to be something common than a rare disorder. However, more 8% of Australians have some …

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Nutrition Review for Hypermobile EDS and Dysautonomia Patients

WebA review in 2021 by Toan Do, et al investigated the nutritional needs of the two overlapping conditions Dysautonomia and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders/hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos (HSD/hEDS) to help reduce symptoms. There is increasing recognition that there is a high level of gastrointestinal symptoms among this …

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EDS Awareness Ehlers-Danlos Aus

WebEhlers-Danlos Syndromes and Hypermobile Spectrum Disorders have their awareness month in May of each year. The awareness ribbon is a black and white zebra striped pattern and Zebras are used throughout awareness with phrases like #dazzletogether (a group of zebra is called a dazzle) and calling ourselves medical Zebras.Currently, we don't have …

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Ehlers-Danlos Australia

WebA summary of the framework diagnosing the paediatric population who have geeealised joint hypermobility. 583 0. 4. This group provides education and support for people in Australia living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes and/or Hypermobile Spectrum Disorders.

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About Us Ehlers-Danlos Australia

WebThe Australian Ehlers-Danlos support group was started in 2013 to offer support to people with Ehlers-Danlos specifically. With over 4000 members in the support group, it is the biggest online Australian support group for Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes and growing daily. We also run a public awareness page (feed on the left) where we post information

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Pediatric joint hypermobility: a diagnostic framework and narrative

WebThe Paediatric Working Group Have been meeting regularly between 2020-22 and have an assortment of international* health professionals who work with hypermobility. 5000 paediatric patients were assessed and substantial reviews of peer-reviewed articles was conducted in coming up with the paediatric framework.

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Foggy, Faint, Fatigued & Adrenaline

WebA Book Review. In the beginning Dr O'Callaghan does go over the many different names for this condtion, dysautonomia, POTS, Orthostatic Intolerance etc and bundles these altogether under the POTS/OI label for ease during the rest of the book; further going on to discuss common symptoms, diagnosis, Joint Hypermobility, …

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Myopathic EDS Ehlers-Danlos Australia

WebMyopathic Ehlers-Danlos (mEDS) can be inherited by either an autosomal dominant or recessive pattern with mutations being heterozygous or biallelic mutations in COL12A1. muscle hypotonia is characteristically evident at birth with muscles that do not function properly (myopathy).It shared many features with another form of EDS called K …

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Health Professionals Ehlers-Danlos Aus

WebAs patients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes require a multidisciplinary approach we welcome all healthcare providers who have knowledge of Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes to email us here at [email protected] with your name, speciality, clinic name and location, additional information of relevance to your experience with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.

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Classical EDS Ehlers-Danlos Australia

WebClassical Ehlers-Danlos (cEDS) formally known as EDSIII it is inherited by autosomal dominant mutations with 90% of cEDS patients having a heterozygous mutation in one of the genes encoding type V collagen (COL5A1 and COL5A2) Rarely, specific mutations in the genes encoding type 1 collagen can be associated with a cEDS-phenotype. These …

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EDS Books Ehlers-Danlos Australia

WebBy Kevin Muldowny. Living Life to the Fullest with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: Guide to Living a Better Quality of Life While Having EDS (2015) By Brad Tinkle. Joint Hypermobility Handbook- A Guide for the Issues & Management of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Hypermobility Type and the Hypermobility Syndrome (2010) By Isobel Knight.

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Gastroparesis Ehlers-Danlos Aus

WebGastroparesis (GP) is a disorder where the stomach is either partially or fully paralysed which impacts its ability to empty and food passes slowly through the gastrointestinal tract. This is believed to occur when there are problems with the nerves and/or muscles that control how the stomach functions. This can also impact the metabolism of medications.

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Kyphoscoliotic EDS Ehlers-Danlos Australia

WebKyphoscoliotic Ehlers-Danlos (kEDS) formally know as EDSVI it is inherited by either biallelic mutations in PLOD1 or biallelic mutations in FKBP14. Laboratory confirmation through urine test using high-performance liquid chromatography. Minimal criteria to suggest kEDS are 1 and 2 of the major criteria - plus either: major criteria 3, or three minor criteria.

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Spondylodysplastic Ehlers-Danlos Australia

WebSpondylodysplastic Ehlers-Danlos (spEDS) previously known as spondylocheriodysplastic type i is inherited by autosomal recessive mutations for B4GALT7, B3GALT6, and SLC39A13. spEDS primarily impacts the skin and hands. Clinically spEDS patients may show stunted growth, protuberant eyes with a blue-ish tint to the sclera, wrinkled skin on …

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Australia Support Ehlers-Danlos Aus

WebEhlers-Danlos Australia has been running since 2013 under a previous name but was rebranded in 2022. It includes a support group for Australians diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome or Hypermobile Syndrome Disorders (NZ people are welcome if they are seeking treatment in Australia but there are some great NZ EDS groups too.Just look for us …

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