Welcome back to Hacking Hypermobility! This week's episode is all about pediatric hypermobility.

Shelli and Luna are diving into how hypermobility impacts children and teenagers, the pediatric diagnostic process, and the updated diagnostic criteria that was released in May 2023.

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Episode Chapters

(00:00) Intro

(02:24) Medical Disclaimer

(02:47) What is Pediatric Joint Hypermobility Syndrome

(05:44) TL;DR of Hypermobility in Kids

(12:35) What Organizations Are Working On

(14:33) hEDS to PJHS Key Changes

(18:03) Positives to New Pediatric Framework

(22:14) Critical Discussion of the Changes

(24:05) New PJHS Diagnostic Process)

(34:00) Closing

Show notes for this episode are available here.

On this week's episode, the Two Bendy Mommas continue to discuss why they think it’s a smart idea to use your spoons to get diagnosed. They discuss some of the the benefits of going through the diagnostic journey, why diagnosis actually matters, and some personal insight to how their diagnosis has impacted their lives (and their Zebra offspring!).

If you suspect an inherited connective disorder (such as the Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes), but haven't started on your journey yet, Luna and Shelli give an "EDS Overview" and cover the diagnostic process in Season 1 if you want to learn more about it.

On this week's episode, the Two Bendy Mommas discuss why they think it’s a smart idea to use your spoons to get diagnosed. They discuss some of the the benefits of going through the diagnostic journey, why diagnosis actually matters, and some personal insight to how their diagnosis has impacted their lives (and their Zebra offspring!).

If you suspect an inherited connective disorder (such as the Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes), but haven't started on your journey yet, Luna and Shelli give an "EDS Overview" and cover the diagnostic process in Season 1 if you want to learn more about it.

Show notes for this episode are available here.