Fibromyalgia has long been understood as a complex condition involving the nervous system, pain processing, and a variety of biological and environmental factors. But what role does genetics play? New research is beginning to provide some fascinating answers. A recent...
For people living with suspected endometriosis, getting a diagnosis can be a long and frustrating journey. Symptoms such as pelvic pain, gastrointestinal issues, fatigue, painful periods, and infertility can significantly impact quality of life, yet diagnosis has historically relied heavily...
Endometriosis and pelvic floor dysfunction often go hand in hand. Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus, often contributing to pelvic pain, abdominal pain, painful periods, and pain...
Fatigue is a very common—and often overlooked—symptom for people living with hypermobility, hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS), and hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD). According to a global survey conducted by the Norris Lab, 98.6% of people with hEDS and 94.5% of people...
Endometriosis and the world’s largest genetic study—what did researchers discover? Endometriosis is a complex condition that can look very different from person to person. Symptoms can include pelvic pain, abdominal pain, painful periods, gastrointestinal symptoms, fatigue, and other systemic symptoms....
If you have joint hypermobility, shoulder instability, or recurrent shoulder pain, you may have noticed that your shoulder blade doesn’t always move the way you expect it to. One common finding is scapular winging. But what exactly is happening, and...
If you live with chronic pain or chronic fatigue, you may have noticed other traits or symptoms that seem unrelated—difficulty with sensory processing, executive functioning, attention, social communication, or other characteristics associated with neurodivergence. But what if these conditions are...
