Management of this complex multi-symptom disease if often hard and varies due to severity and subtype. Most patients have suffered for many years because their concerns have been disregarded by physicians. Patient have felt humiliated by the traumatic experiences while trying to seek medical attention and being turned away because of the lack of knowledge in the disease. Patients with EDS must keep a watchful eye on their skin integrity and try to prevent lacerations or wounds to the skin. If sutures are needed, special care must be used at all times to prevent new scars or wholes from developing [4]. It is crucial for patients suffering from EDS to maintain mobility and exercise regularly with moderate aerobic and light resistant training.
