Guest EpisodeEpisode 133 · November 6, 2023

Bridging the Gap: Holistic Approaches to Navigating Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, POTS, and MCAS

ACT & Behavior Change

In this enlightening episode of The Modern Pain Podcast, host Mark Kargela is joined by Dr. Linda Bluestein, an expert in the fields of hypermobility syndromes and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), to delve into the intricacies of managing chronic pain, EDS, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). 🚀 Takeaways for Clinicians and Patients: Clinicians will learn about the MEN'S PMMS framework to enhance their practice. Patients will gain insights ...

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In this enlightening episode of The Modern Pain Podcast, host Mark Kargela is joined by Dr. Linda Bluestein, an expert in the fields of hypermobility syndromes and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), to delve into the intricacies of managing chronic pain, EDS, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). 🚀 Takeaways for Clinicians and Patients:
Clinicians will learn about the MEN'S PMMS framework to enhance their practice.
Patients will gain insights into empowering themselves to manage their pain effectively. 🧠 Mental Health and Chronic Pain:
Explore the often-overlooked connection between chronic pain and mental health. Understand how Dr. Bluestein personalizes treatment plans while considering psychological aspects and the importance of being heard and validated. 🧬 The Future of Pain Management:
Dive into the conversation about pharmacogenomic testing and the potential of precision medicine in providing tailored treatment plans for chronic pain sufferers. 🤸‍♂️ Physical Therapy's Role:
Discover new perspectives on physical therapy's role in managing EDS and POTS, and how small movements can make significant improvements. 💻 Dr. Bluestein's Online Practice:
Learn about the innovative ways Dr. Bluestein's practice has adapted to the digital age, offering hybrid consultations to reach patients worldwide -https://hypermobilitymd.com🎙️ Bendy Bodies Podcast:
A resource for further education on hypermobility and related conditions -https://www.bendybodiespodcast.com/✅ Subscribe for more insights on managing pain:
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About the Guest

Linda Bluestein, MD

Linda Bluestein, MD

Physician, podcast founder and host, international speaker

Board-certified anesthesiologist, integrative pain medicine physician and former ballet dancer, Linda Bluestein, M.D., has dedicated her life to treating those afflicted with hypermobility disorders. She founded and hosts the podcast, “Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD”, and is a former co-host

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