Medical treatments

No drugs are currently available to treat Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Treatments can relieve some symptoms and prevent complications.

Physical support

Specific exercises strengthen the muscles in order to stabilize the joints and reduce muscle fatigue and pain. Wearing corsets or orthotics can sometimes stabilize the joints.

pharmaceuticals

Certain medications such as topical anesthetics or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), for example Advil®, Motrin®, Aspirin®, help reduce muscle or joint pain.

surgery

In rare cases, surgery is recommended to straighten joints damaged by repeated dislocations. However, recovery from surgery is difficult in people with ADS because of the fragility of the skin.

Complementary approaches

There is no scientific data today to treat or prevent Ehlers-Danlos syndrome using alternative therapies.