By Carol S. on Sunday, June 04, 2000 - 03:59 pm:

I've just started reading about HMS, "popping" joints and all the other symptoms stated for hypermobility syndrome, but it's occurred to me that trigger points in the
muscles and other problems may contribute to joints being "out of whack". I suffer from Chronic Myofascial Pain with TP (trigger points) all over and when the TP
are released with Myotherapy or TP injections, the joints seem to function normally. My TP are most likely caused by severe pronation of the feet and TMJ from an
auto accident years ago. The muscles are like a tablecloth on your dining room table, set with dishes and silverware - pull the edge of the tablecloth and see how all
the place settings are disturbed.

Just something to think about if you're not sure what's going on with your joints.

Carol S.

By john on Sunday, June 04, 2000 - 03:59 pm:

Carol it might be handy for you to read the following book as you appear to have causes and the results slightly back to front. this is understandable considering the
lack of knowledge regarding HMS even among medical professionals. Hope you enjoy the read.
Beighton, P., Grahame, R., and Bird, H. (1989). Hypermobility of Joints. (2ed). Springer -Verlag. London.

By Greg on Sunday, June 04, 2000 - 04:00 pm:

Carol,

You know what? You probably have HMS but it was just never diagnosed. I was diagnosed with all kinds of things like "chronic myofascial pain", "myofascial pain
syndrome", and incorrectly fibromyalgia syndrome. I have incredibley painful trigger points that go away after manipulation. Your feet can also be an indicator of
HMS. I grealty aprpeciate your input.

Greg