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EDS and hypermobility

EDS and hypermobility diary

Record each subluxation or dislocation with the joint, how it happened and how you recovered. Then give your doctor or physio a clear picture of what's been happening between appointments.

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If a joint has slipped out and the limb starts to change colour or goes completely numb, go to hospital or get help straight away. In an emergency, call your local emergency number (000 in Australia).

What to record for EDS and hypermobility

With hypermobile EDS (hEDS), joints can move further than usual and aren't always held securely in place, so they can slip partly or fully out of place. A subluxation is a partial dislocation. The EDS template asks about each time a joint slips, so the details are written down while they're fresh. Fill in what you can and skip anything you don't know. You can always come back later.

  • Which joint
  • Whether it was a subluxation or a dislocation
  • How it happened, and what you were doing
  • Who put it back, if anyone
  • How much it hurt
  • Any bruising
  • How long it took to settle

For when a joint slips

Log it in two taps

When a joint slips, two taps save the time. Fill in the rest when you're able to.

Mark the joint

Tap it on the body map, left or right, so it's easy to see which joints it happens to most.

Photograph the bruising

Take a photo of any bruising or swelling. Kind Witness shows your last photo of that spot as a guide, so each one is taken from the same angle.

Note what was going on

After a joint slips, it can help to look back at what was going on, such as whether you were tired, overdoing it or stressed. Tap any that apply. Over time, your report shows how often each one came up, as plain counts.

Questions about EDS diaries

Does Kind Witness diagnose EDS?

No. Kind Witness is a diary. It records what you tell it and helps you share it. Only your doctor can tell you what it means. Read our medical disclaimer

Can a diary help before I have a diagnosis?

Yes. There's no gene test for hypermobile EDS (hEDS), the more common type, so a clear record of what's been happening to your joints can help when you see your doctor.

Can I record bruising?

Yes. Note any bruising on each entry, and add a photo if you like. People with hEDS often bruise easily.

Can I track everyday pain too?

Yes. Most people with hEDS have long-term pain. Add the chronic pain template as well, to record pain by body area, what it feels like, how bad it is and what eased it.

Can I track EDS alongside POTS or MCAS?

Yes. hEDS can come with related conditions, such as POTS and MCAS (mast cell activation syndrome). Choose every condition that applies when you set up. Each entry uses the template you pick, and reports can show each condition on its own or all together. POTS symptom diary

Is my diary private?

Your diary is stored and encrypted on your phone. Nothing leaves it unless you send it. How we protect your diary

Is there a paper version?

Yes. The free printable symptom diary asks the same basic questions as the app, so you can fill it in by hand. Printable diaries

Written by Kind Witness · Sources checked 31 October 2026

Sources

  1. The Ehlers-Danlos Society. Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS).
  2. University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Managing dislocations and subluxations. 29 October 2024.
  3. healthdirect. Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. December 2023.
This page is general information, not medical advice. If something is new, severe or worrying you, contact your doctor. In an emergency, call your local emergency number (000 in Australia). Medical disclaimer