Tag: POTS
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Do I Need an “Official” Diagnosis of Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (hEDS)?
Disclaimer: This information is intended as general advice only and does not replace individual medical guidance. Consult your medical professional to determine the best approach for your specific needs. Research consistently shows that many people — particularly women — with hypermobility face significant delays in receiving a diagnosis of hEDS or Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD). Earlier studies reported diagnostic…
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Our Top 5 Apps For Living With Hypermobility
A handpicked selection of our top 5 apps for living with hypermobility. Dive into each app’s usability, functionality and how they can help you.
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Common Surgery Concerns for People with Hypermobility: Questions & Answers
Discover why people with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) or hypermobility face unique surgical risks, and learn practical strategies for safer surgery.
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What Is Hypermobility?
Disclaimer: This information is intended as general advice only and does not replace individual medical guidance. Consult your medical professional to determine the best approach for your specific needs. Introduction Hypermobility refers to joints that move beyond the typical range—sometimes described as being “double-jointed.” Joint hypermobility is relatively common, especially in children, women, and individuals…
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Women’s Health Issues in Hypermobility
Disclaimer: Introduction Research indicates that the incidence of common women’s health complaints is doubled in the Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD) and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) population compared to the general population. At Not Just Bendy, we frequently support individuals navigating these interconnected challenges. These include: Bladder Issues Urinary Incontinence Urinary Retention Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)…
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Personalised Exercise Strategies for Managing POTS, Hypermobility, and EDS
Disclaimer: This information is intended as general advice only and does not replace individual medical guidance. Consult your medical professional to determine the best approach for your specific needs. Navigating life with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), hypermobility, or Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) presents unique challenges, especially in the realm of exercise. While exercise is important for overall…
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Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
Disclaimer: This information is intended as general advice only and does not replace individual medical guidance. Consult your medical professional to determine the best approach for your specific needs. Our blog today will focus on one of the most commonly co-occuring issues with symptomatic hypermobility –Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). POTS (which is a type of dysautonomia) is…
