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What Are The Symptoms Of Hyper Limb Mobility

Hi, my son has just turned six years of age last week and suffers chronic pain from hyper limb mobility - this was diagnosed by a consultant approx a year and a half ago. Diagnosis was made visually and by pyhsically checking limbs. Consultant suggested my son may 'grow out of this'. However, pain has continued to increase and seems to be 'all over' ie feet, wrists, ankles, knees, head, chest, hands etc. Stretching seems to give some relief and also he 'thumps' his limbs eg arms when pain severe and says this helps? Does this sound like HLM in your opinion and do you have any suggestions on how we may reduce pain, likely future prospects etc? Your comments would be much appreciated. Marion
Tue, 24 Jun 2014
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It could be hypermobility of limbs if its been examined by the consultant. But it seems he has got generalized aches and pains all over. Its best to check his Vitamin D levels as well along with bone profile. Vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency is very common and this could explain his aches and pains. I suggest he should be started on vitamin D supplements along with calcium if his levels are low. Please discuss with your paediatrician and act accordingly.
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What Are The Symptoms Of Hyper Limb Mobility

It could be hypermobility of limbs if its been examined by the consultant. But it seems he has got generalized aches and pains all over. Its best to check his Vitamin D levels as well along with bone profile. Vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency is very common and this could explain his aches and pains. I suggest he should be started on vitamin D supplements along with calcium if his levels are low. Please discuss with your paediatrician and act accordingly.