Illustration of medieval-style characters with horses in a forest setting. One figure wears chainmail and holds a helmet, another is offering a bowl, and a third carries a bow and quiver. At the top left is the SEDSConnective logo. A large text box at the bottom reads: "Did you know that Hypermobility was first mentioned in 400BC..?"

Did you know that joint laxity, chronic pain and headaches were noted by Hippocrates in 400 BC? The The nomadic Scythians struggled with these issues and considered poor warriors with the bow and arrow. #SymptomaticHypermobility #EDS #HSD #EhlersDanlosSyndromes #Dysautonomia #Headaches #Laxity

Did you know that laxity, pain, headaches, balance issues, and fragile wound healing were noted by Hippocrates in 400 BC? He described the Scythians as having these symptoms. #symptomaticHypermobility #EDS #HSD
#EhlersDanlosSyndromes #pain #dysautonomia #headaches #laxity

Symptomatic hypermobility card with striped border. text "I have symptomatic hypermobility. My joints bend too far, injure easily, and may move out of place. This causes pain and fatigue, and can make everyday tasks challenging. It can affect other systems too, causing issues with digestion, bladder, heart rate, skin and more. Symptoms vary. Sometimes I look fine, other times I may need joint supports or a mobility aid. I may need to rest or to move, or to do things differently. Living with this is my normal."

Hypermobility and hEDS are both common - but SO misunderstood. And often so easily dismissed as 'not a big deal'. A #SymptomaticHypermobility card is always in my bag so whenever I want to explain it, I can do so with minimum effort and maximum accuracy.
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