EDS Pathological Analysis

The EDS / HSD remarkable issues people a balanced nutrition is defintely needed. It's always important to understand minerals, vitamins, nutrients and blood protein deficiencies for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) management to identify and correct deficiencies that mimic or worsen symptoms like joint instability, bruising, fatigue, and chronic pain. 

Nutritional deficiencies can manifest in various ways, but one of the most pervasive symptoms is fatigue. This is particularly relevant for individuals with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder, who frequently grapple with fatigue and may encounter challenges in absorbing essential vitamins and minerals. 

What if you are eating a complete, nutritionally balanced diet, but you still demonstrate nutritional deficiencies? Once deficiencies are identified, treatment generally involves a combination of dietary changes and supplementation to restore normal vitamin and mineral levels. A diet rich in vitamins and minerals, particularly those that support collagen production, is beneficial.

Five of the most important nutrients that people with EDS / HSD need to be aware of are Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin D and Vitamin B12. Body having proper hydration and maintaining fluid balance is very important as it boosts the overall blood volume.

Testing helps identify deficiencies early and allows for targeted treatment. Healthcare providers typically recommend the following tests: 

📍Blood:

• SERUM HISTAMINE

• LIPID PROFILE

• LFT

• KFT

• FOLATE

• TFT

• IRON PROFILE

• CBC

• SUGAR FASTING

• URIC ACID

• Vitamin D3 

• Vitamin B12

• Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)

• THYROID PROFILE, Free T3, Free T4 & TSH

• SERUM ESTROGEN

• SERUM PROGESTERONE

• SERUM CALCIUM

• SERUM ELECTROLYTE

• RA FACTOR

• MAGNESIUM

• ALL SERUM ELECTROLYTES (SODIUM, POTASSIUM, CALCIUM,  MAGNESIUM, COPPER)

• ANTI TPO ANTIBODY

• FT3

• FT4

• OESTROGEN

• PROGESTERONE

• CRP

• SERUM TRYPTASE  / TRYPTASE

• SERUM PROLACTINE

• PRO CALCITONIN 

📍Urine:

• URINE R/M/E

📍Stool:

• FECAL PANCREAS ELASTASE

• SMALL INTESTINAL BACTERIAL OVERGROWTH (SIBO) - You may notice your POOP is like -

  • • Soft, loose and watery poop

    • Mucus in your poop

    • Thin and pencil-like poop

    • Hard and lumpy poop

📍DISCLAIMER:

Please understand that all BLOOD, URINE and STOOL tests as mentioned has to be strictly recommended by DOCTORS / SPECIALISTS / HEALTH PROVIDER. The information here is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute any medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of having an information found here.