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DrCasanas

Updated 1y ago

How to Get Officially Diagnosed: Seeking Advice

Any suggestions on how to get officially diagnosed. I handful of my doctors agree with my suspicion, but none feel qualified to actually diagnose me. I am on state insurance which limits what doctors will see me.

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Dolley

3y

I got diagnosed by an orthopedic surgeon
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Rainfallen

3y

My orthopedic surgeon was the one to start the process of getting diagnosed I’m currently waiting to see a geneticist talk to your pcp about seeing one too they can give you the official diagnosis
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moonstone

3y

i found an integrative med specialist thru a primary who has it herself and helped go thru all the eds evals with me snd i was technically right on the line but she added it to my diagnoses list n
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DrCasanas

3y

I've had genetic testing done through my neurologist. But haven't met with a geneticist. I'll reach out for a referral for that. I do have abnormalities with col6a3 which affects collegen production, but that's not known to be associated with eds at this time. Thank you
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Tomato

3y

My diagnosis was done by a rheumatologist
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Smoky_Fred

3y

I suggest looking online for a center that has some experience with EDS, maybe with a proper medical geneticist, I think getting a formal workup and diagnosis is worth the drive.
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Elisa

3y

I was in the same situation last year, it depends on who the doctors are. If they are joint people just keep pushing for a diagnosis and to be sent to someone with experience if they don't have it. Unfortunately you might have to do the bighton test multiple times. Good luck.
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croix

2y

i too am looking for an official diagnosis, unfortunately that had to be put on the back burner as i recently had to have knee surgery (unrelated to my suspected EDS). 3 doctors have shared my suspicions and i am currently seeking a testing site.
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buggy

2y

My noticable symptoms began with POTS and Dysautonomia. I started with a Cardiologist who referred me to a Neurologist and I finally made it to Geneticist. The Geneticist officially diagnosed me with hEDS. If you are struggling you could start there!
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Thistlefern

2y

I was diagnosed by a geneticist. I went on Facebook and found an EDS support group specific to my state. And everyone in there was SUPER helpful with posting reviews of doctors they’d been to. Helped me find just the right one.
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Chickpea

2y

If you suspect hEDS, the Ehlers Danlos Society has diagnostic criteria on their website that is designed to support primary care physicians in diagnosis. I was initially diagnosed this way, and then confirmed through a geneticist. Could be a good place to start.

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