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My right thumb subluxed in my sleep two weeks ago. My PCP told me to wear a splint for 4- 6 weeks and if it doesn't improve we can look at surgery. It continues to kind of fall out of place if I don't wear a splint but over time it has become more stable though it's not perfect yet. I also ice it twice a day and go without the splint or ice for 30 min - 1 hour so my thumb doesn't wither too much.
My ME/CFS specialist has said I have hypermobility but I don't fit the criteria for hEDS. When I asked my PCP if he thought this was connected to hypermobility, he said no and that it was a common injury. My specialist is in another state so I can't go show them my thumb.
I'm wondering if there are any treatment protocols given the hypermobility? Am I just being paranoid?
I have never seen anyone that specializes in hypermobility or been treated for it. I went through a weird period early this year where I started developing symptoms similar to hEDS (my joints felt unstable, my hip fell out of place for a few days, my stomach wasn't digesting fiber, and my connective tissue felt too weak to support me) but it went away with other ME/CFS treatments.
I think I fall on the hypermobility spectrum because I had dislocations as a child. I was very flexible when I was younger and I'm still flexible for my age, though my hamstrings are tight. I scored three on the Beighton. I look young for my age and I have stretchy skin. I also have a bunch of MCAS symptoms though I need to get the test done, and it supposed to affect connective tissue as well.
My ME/CFS specialist has said I have hypermobility but I don't fit the criteria for hEDS. When I asked my PCP if he thought this was connected to hypermobility, he said no and that it was a common injury. My specialist is in another state so I can't go show them my thumb.
I'm wondering if there are any treatment protocols given the hypermobility? Am I just being paranoid?
I have never seen anyone that specializes in hypermobility or been treated for it. I went through a weird period early this year where I started developing symptoms similar to hEDS (my joints felt unstable, my hip fell out of place for a few days, my stomach wasn't digesting fiber, and my connective tissue felt too weak to support me) but it went away with other ME/CFS treatments.
I think I fall on the hypermobility spectrum because I had dislocations as a child. I was very flexible when I was younger and I'm still flexible for my age, though my hamstrings are tight. I scored three on the Beighton. I look young for my age and I have stretchy skin. I also have a bunch of MCAS symptoms though I need to get the test done, and it supposed to affect connective tissue as well.