(Continuing Genetics and Health Series on Living with genetic disorder:
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome)
Beth Hopkins danced before she walked, and sang before she talked. Her mom said she was one of those little kids who just knew what she wanted. Beth was dancing until two years ago, when her condition worsened and her joints were dislocating everywhere.
Beth Hopkins has Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), a group of rare and life-threatening genetic disorders that affect connective tissues. There are six major types in the syndrome, and all affect the joints and skin. Symptoms include easy bruising, loose joints, weakness of tissues and skin …read more