Stretchy Skin, IBS & Knee Pain: The Ehlers-Danlos & Autoimmune Connection

Send us Fan MailCould there be a deeper connection between hypermobility, fatigue, and your autoimmune symptoms?In this episode, I unpack the lesser-known links between Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and autoimmune conditions—exploring why so many people with joint hypermobility also struggle with gut issues, immune reactivity, fatigue, and nervous system dysregulation.We dive into:Why connective tissue fragility can lead to leaky gut and immune activationThe role of mast cell activation, POTS, and vagal nerve dysfunctionHow your family history (think scoliosis, frequent injuries, clicky joints) may hold important cluesWhy gluten can be an issue, even without coeliac diseaseMy go-to food, supplement, and lifestyle strategies for supporting this overlapYou’ll also hear practical tips on bone broth, slow-cooked meals, magnesium, vagus nerve support—and how to reframe your diagnosis as a doorway to deeper healing.Mentioned in this episode:Ossa Organics Bone Broth – use code VJ10 for 10% offNurosym vagus nerve stimulation – code VH5 for 5% offBodyBio supplements – including magnesium and butyrate for gut + tissue support: Click here for UK / Click here for US (discount code VJ15)Join the conversation inside The Autoimmune Forum Whether you’ve been diagnosed with EDS, suspect hypermobility, or simply want to understand your autoimmune body more deeply—this one’s for you.Thanks for listening! You can join The Autoimmune Forum on Facebook or find me on Instagram @theautoimmunitynutritionist.