​​Genetic Testing for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: A Step Toward Answers
For many living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), the road to diagnosis is long and frustrating. Symptoms can be dismissed, misunderstood, or mistaken for other conditions, leaving patients searching for answers for years. Finding knowledgeable healthcare providers who recognize the complexities of EDS is another challenge.
One option that may help is genetic testing. While not all forms of EDS can be confirmed through genetic testing, it can provide crucial information for certain subtypes and assist in ruling out other hereditary conditions. Genome Medical, a telehealth genetic counseling service, specializes in supporting patients navigating this process.
Finding Answers: Genetic Testing for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Genome Medical is a telehealth genetic counseling service that has helped hundreds of patients with questions about EDS.
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A Genome Medical genetic counselor can help determine if genetic testing may benefit you, order any indicated genetic testing, and walk you through the genetic testing process. Once results are available, a genetic counselor can explain what the results mean for you and your family. If you’re considering genetic testing, you can learn more about Genome Medical here.
While genetic testing is not a requirement for diagnosis, it can be a valuable tool, especially when working with providers who are unfamiliar with EDS. As someone who has navigated the complexities of rare disease diagnosis, I understand the importance of having access to experts who truly get it.
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