Many people living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) find these conditions overlap significantly. This is sometimes called the trifecta, although now considered a more complex interplay with gastroparesis and autoimmunity coming into play. Other overlap sees ADHD, neurodivergence, chronic pain and fatigue impacting people’s lives as part of this cluster of conditions.

Over the past three years, I’ve noticed a significant increase in the number of long COVID patients seeking support in my clinic. As the pandemic has evolved, so too have the symptoms and challenges associated with long COVID (LC). What’s particularly striking is the range of presentations, from lingering fatigue and brain fog to unexplained physical discomforts. Interestingly, a connection has emerged with joint hypermobility, a condition where joints move beyond the typical range.