If you've ever dislocated a shoulder or other joint then you know how painful it can be. For those born with hypermobile joints or collagen disorders such as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (POTS) this can be a real and distressingly regular problem.
Not only are those with hypermobile issues more prone to accidents, but even sitting for long periods can be uncomfortable and excercising or walking up stairs can be a real challenge as the joints easily move out of place. Having EDS can also make you more vulnerable to other systemic disorders like Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) involving dizziness, fainting and a disruption to the Autonomic Nervous System.
While Homeopathy cannot claim to cure hypermobility disorders, we do have plenty of remedies that are indicated in dealing with some of the main symptoms. It's always best to consult a homeopath for a tailored programme of treatment, but meanwhile here's a list of the key remedies that you can safely try at home in the 30c potency for a few days to see if they can help. Start with one remedy, give a few days and wait a week or so. If you get no result move on the next on the list.
Dislocation, easy, any joint: Ars, Calc, Carb-an, Chel, Graph, Lyc, Nat-c, Phos. Prun, Rhus-t, Ruta, Sep.
Jaw, easy dislocation: Caust, Petr, Rhus T, Staph
Hip dislocation, spontaneous: Calc carb, Caust, Coloc, Rhus T, Thuja
Also: Bell, Bry, Calc-f, Kali-c, Nat-m, Lyc, Puls, Rhus-t, Ruta, Sulph, Zinc
Dislocation of the patella: Gelsemium
Dislocation of the, ankle: Bry, Carb-an, Led, Med, Nat-carb, Nux-v, Ruta, Sulph
You may also want to look at Tissue Salts which can be taken daily for support. Especially relevant for those with EDS are Calc Fluor and Silica which are designed to balance over (or underlax) fibres and promote the production of healthy collagen. And don't forget to have a look at Mag Phos, the main body salt responsible for all involuntary movements and relaxation that directs the Autonomic Nervous System - ideal for POTS!