Dr. Pradeep Chopra, MD | Managing pain in EDS: Connecting the Dots Part 2

In his presentation at the 7th Annual ILC Conference, Dr. Pradeep Chopra discusses the complexities of managing pain in patients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and its associated comorbidities. He emphasizes the importance of understanding and identifying the root causes of pain in EDS rather than just treating symptoms. Dr. Chopra covers common comorbidities and conditions that patients with EDS might experience, including joint instability, mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), and Chiari malformation. He highlights that each patient may present differently, necessitating individualized treatment plans that combine multiple modalities, including exercises, medications, and non-pharmacological methods. Dr. Chopra underscores the importance of utilizing imaging techniques like functional MRIs for accurate diagnosis and discusses management strategies like the use of braces and joint-strengthening exercises to mitigate symptoms and improve quality of life. Moreover, he stresses that EDS should not be viewed as a disease but as a variant of normal human physiology that requires a multifaceted approach to healthcare.