Dr. Pradeep Chopra, MD | Managing pain in EDS: Connecting the Dots Part 1

Dr. Pradeep Chopra outlines the complexity of managing Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and its associated pain due to joint instability and multisystem comorbidities like POTS, MCAS, and others. He emphasizes a holistic approach to treatment, advocating for addressing each symptom individually while considering the interconnections between them. Stability through low-cost interventions, proprioception exercises, and the use of compression garments are highlighted. Pharmacological treatments are described as needing a multi-faceted approach, often requiring small and combined interventions to achieve significant pain relief. Additionally, he discusses the importance of understanding the negative impact of surgeries like joint stabilization, which can worsen conditions, and the unreliability of certain tests for MCAS, emphasizing clinical diagnosis over lab results. Throughout, he offers practical advice on managing various symptoms, stressing non-pharmacological treatments like movement exercises and careful symptom management in daily activities.