Episode 109: Hypermobility, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and Beyond - Health Connections You Need to Know with Dr. Linda Bluestein

Are you double-jointed, incredibly flexible, or experience joint pain differently from others?Explore the world of joint hypermobility and discover why your body might work this way.On the Becoming Immune Confident Podcast, Dr. Kara Wada welcomes Dr. Linda Bluestein, an integrative pain medicine expert specializing in hypermobility disorders. Dr. Bluestein's journey from ballet dancer to medical professional gives her a unique perspective on hypermobility. Learn about the different types of hypermobility, its causes, and how it can connect to other health concerns. Discover strategies to manage hypermobility-related symptoms and get the latest updates on cutting-edge research in the field.Listen to this week's podcast and be enlightened by a rare blend of personal experience and medical expertise on joint hypermobility. If you, or someone you know, struggles with hypermobility-related pain or simply wants to understand their body better, this episode with Dr. Bluestein's insights is for you!EPISODE IN A GLANCE02:07 Dr. Bluestein's Journey: Ballet, hypermobility, and a passion for medicine.05:20 What is Hypermobility? Understanding joint flexibility beyond the norm.06:10 Types of Joint Hypermobility: Peripheral, localized, and generalized – what's the difference?07:01 Causes of Joint Hypermobility: Genetics, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), and other factors14:17 MENS PMMS: Dr. Bluestein's holistic approach to pain management22:51 Hypermobile EDS: How diagnosis goes beyond genes27:52 Future of Hypermobility Research: What's on the horizon?ABOUT LINDA BLUESTEIN, MDDr. Linda Bluestein, M.D., is a board-certified anesthesiologist and integrative pain medicine physician, dedicated to alleviating the burden of hypermobility disorders. With a background in ballet, she brings a unique perspective to her practice.As the founder and host of the popular podcast, "Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD," Dr. Bluestein provides invaluable insights and support to individuals grappling with hypermobility disorders. Her expertise is widely recognized, evidenced by her contributions to key publications, including two chapters in the influential book, "Disjointed – Navigating the Diagnosis and Management of Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders."Dr. Bluestein serves on the Allergy and Immunology Working Group for the International Consortium on EDS and HSD, the Medical Advisory Board for Standing up to POTS, the Board of Directors for the Bridge Dance Project, the Resources Committee for the Dance Healthy Alliance of Canada, and is the Pain Management Committee Chair for the non-profit, EDS Research Foundation. She also serves on the Advisory Board for Doctors for Dancers.For more information about Dr. Bluestein's work, visit her website at www.hypermobilitymd.com.CONNECT WITH LINDA BLUESTEIN, MDWebsite → http://www.BendyBodiesPodcast.com Website → https://www.hypermobilitymd.com/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/hypermobilitymd/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/bendy_bodies/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/hypermobilitymd/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/BendyBodiesPodcast Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/hypermobilityMD Twitter → https://twitter.com/BluesteinLinda TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@hypermobilitymd YouTub