Is it hEDs or just Hyper mobility?

Bones, joints, and muscles

I suspect I have hEDs but it could just be hyper-mobility. I have extreme flexibility and some form of hyper mobility in almost all of my joints. I don’t think I have velvety or elastic skin as I have severe eczema and super reactive sensitive skin my skin does feel papery especially on my inner arms, neck and feet. I’ve always struggled with blisters, bruising and scars that heal thin. I don’t know exactly what mass cell activation is but I am allergic to just about everything it feels like and I am very severely allergic to cats! I experience some day to day pain in my knees and shoulders but I’ve never had a full dislocation or severe injury despite playing multiple sports my entire life. I sprained my ankle 2 months ago but that’s my only injury in 17 years of multiple sports but it does seem like the sprain is a bit lingering and I’ve always struggled with rolling my ankles. My hip pops when I sit into it on both sides it’s not necessarily painful, I also have TMJ in my jaw which can be painful especially when I used to sing. Often my neck hurts and my head feels heavy like I have to hold it up. I take a yoga class once a week and it can be difficult to feel any sort of stretch with exercises other people find really challenging. I can still do all three splits at 21 with just 10-20 minutes of stretching. I never have to ask others to zip up my dresses or put sunscreen on my back I can reach behind my back grab my hand easily. Should I see a doctor? How much daily pain is too much?

Posted Jul 27, 2026, 7:08 AM UTC

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