Katie Mednick, RD

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and GI Symtoms Have you been diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?   You’re not alone!   Research shows that anywhere between 30-96% of people with hypermobility disorders (like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome) struggle with at least one GI symptom.   Many people with EDS and hypermobility experience GI symptoms like …

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Do you have Joint Hypermobility Syndrome?   Have you been wondering if there’s a specific diet that people with hypermobility should eat?   You’re not alone! People with hypermobility are always looking for ways to feel better.   Are there certain foods to avoid and are there certain foods that we should eat to improve …

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Hypermobile patients are often advised to strengthen their muscles One of the main recommendations for people with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder is to strengthen the muscles around their hypermobile joints. Strengthening muscles is thought to help increase joint stability and decrease symptoms like muscle spasms and muscle pain. Anyone with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome or …

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Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and Inflammation When it comes to Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and hypermobility, muscles, tendons, and ligaments can be more susceptible to being damaged or injured from everyday activities. This can lead to people with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome experiencing inflammation.   When soft tissues are injured, they create pro-inflammatory signals that tell the body to start …

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    3 nutrient deficiencies that can worsen fatigue in people with Ehlers-Danlos and Joint Hypermobility Syndromes The most common symptom associated with nutritional deficiencies is fatigue. Because it’s very common for people with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Joint Hypermobility Syndrome to experience fatigue, nutritional deficiencies often go undiagnosed. As a registered dietitian who works …

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In this post, we’ll cover Can people with EDS benefit from a magnesium supplement? Which magnesium supplement may be right for you? How much magnesium do people with EDS need? Are there ways for people with EDS to get more magnesium in their diets? How do I ask my doctor if it’s safe for me …

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In this post, we’ll cover Why people with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome may not be eating enough protein The downsides of consistently not eating enough protein How much protein people with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome actually need 5 fun ways to include more protein in the diet   Why people with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome may not be eating enough protein …

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Therapeutic diets for Ehlers Danlos Syndrome? Therapeutic diets, like the DASH diet, for example, are diets that have been proven through clinical trials to be effective at managing specific diseases. Is there a therapeutic diet for EDS? In short – not yet. There is no evidence-based diet for EDS (yet!) There have been no studies …

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Most types of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) are caused by defects in collagen – the most abundant protein in the body.   Do people with EDS need more protein?   Unfortunately, there have been no studies that directly investigate Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome patients’ protein needs. According to our current understanding, people with EDS probably do not need …

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People with EDS often have GI symptoms In addition to joint problems, many people with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome often have gastrointestinal (GI) issues like acid reflux, chronic stomachaches, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, slow gastric emptying, vomiting, nausea…I could keep going!   These symptoms often lead people to trying anything to feel better. Unfortunately, this often leads to …

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