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April 8th, 2026
Lipedema and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: Is There a Connection?
Estimated reading time: 7 minutesLipedema is a widely underdiagnosed connective tissue condition primarily affecting people assigned female at birth (AFAB), and for many people in the hypermobility community, it may be a relevant piece of their health picture.
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April 1st, 2026
Hyperextended Elbow: Causes, Symptoms & Management for Hypermobile Joints
Estimated reading time: 12 minutesA hyperextended elbow is an elbow that bends past the normal range of motion, so it extends beyond the straight position.
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March 18th, 2026
The Link Between Hypermobility, EDS, and Autism: What the Research Now Tells Us
Estimated reading time: 9 minutesA 2025 review of over 20 scientific studies found nearly 4 in 10 autistic people meet the diagnostic criteria for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome or Hypermobility Spectrum disorder (1).
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March 3rd, 2026
The Hidden Link Between Inflammation and Hypermobility in Long COVID, ME/CFS, POTS, and MCAS
Estimated reading time: 10 minutesI am delighted to introduce and share this guest blog from the Brain Inflammation Collaborative.
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February 17th, 2026
Menopause and Hypermobility: How Hormonal Changes Affect EDS and HSD
Estimated reading time: 8 minutesFor people with hypermobility conditions like hEDS and HSD, menopause is rarely straightforward.
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January 14th, 2026
What is coat hanger pain?
Estimated reading time: 6 minutesCoat hanger pain is a pain in the neck and upper back, specifically the suboccipital and paracervical regions. It has been described as a “charley horse” kind of sensation in the back of the neck and shoulders.
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November 4th, 2025
Why We Built the New Zebra Club App: Our Vision for the Future of EDS & Hypermobility Support
Estimated reading time: 4 minutesWe have some changes coming to The Zebra Club.
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October 20th, 2025
Salt and Electrolytes for POTS
Estimated reading time: 9 minutesI was officially diagnosed with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia (POTS) after the pandemic. Like many people, my moderate POTS symptoms that I had managed all my life became much worse post pandemic.
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July 29th, 2025
How to Pace with EDS and Hypermobility: A Gentle Guide from the Community
Estimated reading time: 10 minutesI wish I had learnt about pacing earlier in my health journey.
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July 22nd, 2025
EDS, POTS and Brain Fog: Is this normal?
Estimated reading time: 5 minutesI wasn’t aware of the term brain fog until I started working with the chronic illness community 17 years ago.
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June 30th, 2025
A Guide for Traveling with EDS & POTS
Estimated reading time: 6 minutesI do a fair amount of travelling. With an Italian husband, I often take short-haul flights to Italy. With my work, the flights tend to be long-haul, largely to the United States.
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June 2nd, 2025
Beat the Heat: EDS, Hypermobility & Heat Intolerance
Estimated reading time: 9 minutesI’ve always struggled with heat since a child. I remember heat rash or prickly heat starting around the age of 6, together with dizziness and sickness.
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