October is Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) Awareness Month 💜 Invisible doesn't mean it doesn't exist. EDS is a complex group of connective tissue disorders, and its invisibility is often the biggest hurdle to getting a proper diagnosis. To truly understand EDS, you have to look at how it is categorized: The 12 Genetic Subtypes: There are 12 classified subtypes of EDS that are distinctly rare and have identified genetic markers available for testing. The hEDS "Catch-All": The 1

🌞 May — EDS & HSD Awareness Month - Testing Matters "Ever feel like your body was assembled without the 'tighten all bolts' step? If your party trick involves turning into a human pretzel or scaring your friends with how far your thumbs bend, it’s time to find out if you're 'flexible' or actually hypermobile. The Beighton Score is the ultimate 9-point test to see if your joints are doing 'extra credit' they weren't assigned. We’re talking: Thumbs that touch your forearms (Th