Hypermobility, Ehlers-Danlos, Chronic Illness: Expert Advice with Dr. Linda Bluestein | Episode 109

In the podcast episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein, an integrative pain medicine physician with a unique background as a former ballet dancer, discusses hypermobility disorders, focusing on the challenges and management strategies of conditions like hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). Dr. Bluestein emphasizes the complexity of diagnosing hypermobility-related conditions due to overlapping symptoms with other conditions such as dysautonomia and mast cell activation syndrome. She shares her holistic approach to managing hypermobility, encapsulated in the acronym 'MENS PMMS', which stands for Movement, Education, Nutrition, Sleep, Psychosocial, Modalities, Medications, and Supplements. Dr. Bluestein also highlights the importance of addressing pain through understanding respective mechanisms and leveraging nonpharmacological strategies to improve patient outcomes. She encourages individuals to seek specialized and credible medical advice and stay informed with ongoing research to better manage their conditions.