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The GoodHope EDS clinic assesses individuals for a diagnosis of EDS or G-HSD. Whether you have a previous diagnosis or are being referred to see if you have EDS we will assess you using the most up-to-date diagnostic criteria to confirm or rule out a diagnosis of EDS/G-HSD.
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Assessments take place using a combination of MS Teams videoconferencing software and in-person physical examination.
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Individuals given a diagnosis of EDS/G-HSD by the GoodHope EDS program will be offered services within our self-management program, which may include exercise rehabilitation, psychology, pain management, and nutrition.
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Patients may be referred to other services to assess for other co-morbidities such as postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), Mast cell activation syndrome, and functional gut disorders
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Our clinic is actively engaged in research to learn more about and best support patients with EDS/G-HSD. Patients may be asked to take part in a research study.
Whether you have a known diagnosis of EDS or your health care team suspects that you may have a diagnosis of EDS you may benefit from assessment and possible treatment in the GoodHope EDS program.
The GoodHope EDS program sees patients from across Ontario using both virtual and in-person assessment/treatment methods.
If you suspect you may have EDS or G-HSD please reach out to your primary care practitioner to discuss your symptoms. Symptoms that may prompt a concern for EDS include:
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Multiple hypermobile joints
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Joint pain as a result of joint hypermobility
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Very soft and stretchy skin with easy or abnormal scarring
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Joint instability (dislocation/subluxation)
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Musculoskeletal injury from minimal trauma
Other symptoms that may prompt the suspicion of EDS when also accompanied by joint hypermobility may include:
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Gastrointestinal issues
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Chronic headaches and migraines
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Mood disorders
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Dizziness/fainting/light-headedness when standing
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Unexplained hives, rashes, itching and allergies
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Easy bruising and skin scarring
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Extreme fatigue
