Wait, she was referred to a psychiatrist by a psychiatrist? Did the first one fire her, finding her too crazy for his liking? Can you imagine waiting three years to get an appointment at this place, only to find out that the doctor is a psychiatrist, not a rheumatologist, and then the psychiatrist says, " you sure are upset! I think you should see a psychiatrist... "
Research is being conducted into this at the moment. It varies depending on type but off the top of my head, at least 20 percent of people with Hypermobile EDS have all three of the triad. There is a spectrum of severity, but in general, most people are managed well with immunotherapy, medications, pacing one’s life and PT with dynamic bracing. Most people with EDS also don’t start thinking about mobility assistance until 40’s-50’s unless they have another Comorbidity like spinal cord injury or repetive sports injuries to knees, etc.
The theories surrounding the links to EDS and psychiatric disorders are the link to brain shrinkage in those who have chronic pain, dysautomnia which can cause a 40 percent reduction in blood flow to the brain while standing as well as hypoglycemia and differences in amygdala size in those with EDS, vitamin deficiency linked depression and anxiety, as well as theory that Inflammatory processes from mast cell disorders and whatnot may “turn on” genes for hereditary mental illnesses. Also, the link between gut health and mental illness is becoming more researched and it makes sense that someone with thinner, more fragile tissue in the gut would experience more permeability and leakage.
Gee, its almost like you shouldnt have surgery to fix imaginary problems. Hmmmm.
No sympathy here. She played the munchie game and won 2nd prize which is she now actually does have a major problem.
