roadracer wrote:
b9 wrote:
i can not do those things.
is the genetic disorder marfan syndrome?
do you know someone with marfans? It is a pretty rare disorder
I do fit the criteria for marfans, but it is more likely a different disorder, because I have more stuff going on then marfans could explain.
no i do not know anyone with it. i was interested for a few weeks in connective tissue disorders after reading about abraham lincoln.
marfans is associated with cysts and other aberrations of the arachnoid membrane, and it's symptoms include arachnodactyly (long thin fingers and toes(spider like)) and double jointedness. it is also characterized by pectus excavatum and a high palate resulting in a narrow bite. the teeth are usually crowded in the mouth and also there is a serious risk of aortic dissection.
marfan syndrome usually limits the life expectancy to 40-50 years.
there are many other things i can say about it but i guess i am being superfluous as you do not have it, and also you would know about it anyway.
apparently tutankhamun had it.
i just thought that the condition you may be referring to was marfans. sorry.