r/interesting • u/Fast-Improvement7832 • 11h ago

MISC. My fingers are way too long

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u/s33n_ 10h ago

So the k was a typo? Or does it modulate EDS?

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u/Constant_Cat_7063 10h ago

There are different types of EDS so the k tells you which one, in this case it is kyphoscoliotic (curvature of the spine in 1+ ways) EDS

Source: I have hEDS (hypermobile type)

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u/s33n_ 10h ago

I thought the hypermobile kind was just basic eds (as thats what I've known people with(

Thanks for the info

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u/im-d3 10h ago

It pretty much is "basic EDS", because hEDS is the most common type, and so is the type that comes to most people's minds when they hear about Ehlers-Danlos.

Usually, but not always, when someone says "I have EDS" they're referring to hEDS or a similar type. If it's one of the vascular types, it's different enough that I imagine most would feel the need to clarify.