Dr. Ilir Sharka, I’m The One With The Messed Up

Posted on Fri, 26 Jul 2019

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Question : Dr. Ilir Sharka, I’m the one with the messed up Manubrium if you remember. I actually got back my mri results today. So along with everything being more loose than it should be just on my right side I also have a partial thickness rotater cuff tear and a SLAP tear with some general joint deterioration. I guess I have Elhers Danilo’s syndrome too. I don’t remember what time though. It has a really strange name.

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I would recommend genetic testing.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again!

Welcome back on Ask a Doctor service!

I understand your concern and would explain that this diagnosis should be based also on genetic testing and not only on physical characteristics of the patient.

For this reason, I would recommend discussing with your attending physician on the possibility of performing genetic testing.

Did you check vitamin D plasma levels?

I remain at your disposal for any further questions whenever you need!

Let me know about everything!

Wishing all the best,

Dr.Iliri

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (10 hours later)

I have received genetic testing and a bunch of other things. That’s how we found about it. It took a while. But I got it. I go back on the first to discuss treatment options and what not. But first I have to get my tears fixed.

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (0 minute later)

Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Hello again!

I am glad to have guided you through the right way to the diagnosis.

But, you should not panic. This is a disorder, which you should try to live with and you can have a normal life if you try.

Regular physical exercise is necessary to help reinforce your muscles.

Vitamin C and coenzyme Q10 supplements can help reinforce your muscles, ligaments and skin.

It is necessary to avoid XXXXXXX days and use regularly sunscreen cream, in order to protect your skin.

A healthy and balanced diet in proteins and vitamins is necessary too.

Hope to have been helpful!

Wishing all the best,

Dr. Iliri

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (6 hours later)

Thank you. It doesn’t affect my skin too bad. Mostly just my ligaments tendons and joints. But other things too. This explains my (lengthy) wide variety of dislocations and subluxations through my life.

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
My opinion as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Yes Dear,

This explains your past medical history.

But the most important thing is go on and try to manage it properly in the future, as you got a lot of information about your disorder and the way to deal with it now.

Wishing good health,

Dr.Iliri

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng