renee
I also have EDS, I got sick after my son was born 9 years ago and it took the doctors, rhuemiologist, about 2 years to diagnose my problem. I had alot of problems with sprains, strains and dislocations when I was young. My knee was rebuilt when I was 16. I have always had loose joints, but everyone said I was just clumsy. When diagnosed , it was classified as Type 4, but over the last few years they have changed the classifications. I also have fibromyalgia and IBD which the doctors and research says they usually go together. I did genetic tracing and found out it came from my Dad and his mother. I recently joined the EDS foundation to get support and information. EDS is a fairly rare disorder and to find others who have it and understand the frustrations and limitations is the upside to dealing with EDS.