Show thread𝓖𝓲𝓪 𝓜𝓸𝓻𝓪 (she/her)May 2, 2023

New research suggests genetic identification for #eHDS -- #MTHFR.

https://scitechdaily.com/bending-over-backwards-vitamin-deficiencys-surprising-role-in-double-jointedness-and-eds/

I have known since 2008 that I have this mutation because it caused such difficulty in my sister's pregnancy. To know that this may be the new diagnostic tool for #HypermobileEhlersDanlosSyndrome gives me great hope.

#HSD #Genetics #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #ChronicPain #MyEDSChallenge #MyHSDChallenge #TogetherWeDazzle #ZebraStrong

Bending Over Backwards: Vitamin Deficiency’s Surprising Role in Double-Jointedness and EDS

Scientists have linked hypermobility and related disorders to a folate deficiency caused by a genetic variation, offering new diagnostic methods and treatment possibilities with methylated folate. Tulane University researchers have discovered a possible genetic cause for hypermobility (commonly k

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