Popping and cracking?

[CB1122]

Hey I recently was dx with having EDS the hypermobility type... I've had random joint pains since I was a young kid... but does EDS also cause popping/cracking of joints. Every single one of my joints cracks... sometimes I force it cause I feel like a need to (is that bad?) and sometimes it just happens while walking, getting up, sitting down, etc.

Toes, ankles, knees, hips, back, shoulders, elbows, neck, fingers... all of em - drives my husband nuts!

[selmaS]

Well my insurance doesn't take effect until Nov 1st, but would love her  info : )

Thanks

"selma"

[CB1122]

Yes the Dr. is Dr. Francamono - Dr. Kula referred me... he gave me her number and the receptionist said I have to fill out the paperwork and then I can get an appointment.

I'm sure you could do the same - let me know I'll message you the number

[selmaS]

I got my dx from Dr K as well.....I had 8 out of 9......my legs do go back.....I guess that was the xtra point.

I am not sure that all popping is subluxations...but, I know while lying on my side my shoulder pops in and out all the time and it is a loud pop.

Is the Dr in Baltimore Dr Francamono??...if so I would love to know what u had to do to be a patient...I am hoping to get to see her as well.

"selma"

[CB1122]

I was dx with EDS by Dr. Kula at TCI. I scored 7 out of 9 on the Beighton Scale (my legs don't go back)... also he asked me tons of questions about my body and medical history and said that's what I have...

To ramgirl77 - thanks for your reply... my husband swears its soooo bad for me to pop my finger joints... I have to do it when he's not around... but I can't stop... ah!

Are these poppings considered subluxations... or something else?

I am in the process of meeting a Dr. who specializes in EDS. She's in Baltimore - I have to fill out a 31 pg form!!!! But it will be nice to get some clear answers from her - hopefully!

[ramgirl77]

I know that my whole body cracks like a box of cracker jacks! I was told by my pt that yes cracking and popping are a build up fluid that needs to be released, (prolly made worse by more cracking) but there isn't any evidence that it makes anything worse. So pop away, and if you don't force it it will eventually happen on its own anyway. My hubby laughs at me because they are so loud. He always tries to guess where it came from.

Laura

[selmaS]

Hi...great question...I am so new to this dx, I am not sure of the answer...but, will look into it.....

May I ask how ur dx was made?...I am sure u may have mentioned it on the Chiari forum...I just can not remember.

"selma"