My daughter Sarah has hypermobility in her joints (Ehlers Danlos), as do several other RSD and fibromyalgia sufferers we have met and read about. There are different types of Ehlers Danlos, with one being specific to hypermobility. Sarah's pain doc picked up on this during her very first visit and commented that many of his patients have the same thing. This can even affect the heart, so he sent her for tests to rule that out.

I recently learned of a new treatment for this although we have not fully investigated. It is called Prolotherapy, so if you google that you should find additional information.

I understand your apprehension about doctors, but there really are some good ones out there who care enough and know enough to help.

Take care,
Jeanne