May is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness month. EDS is a genetic mutation of collagen. There are a few subtypes. The most common being the Hypermobile type. Vascular type being the most fatal.
EDS is hereditary, but also can be a random mutation in some people.
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome has a long list of co-morbidities including but not limited to chronic pain, chronic fatigue, POTS, Chiari Malformation, Intracranial Hypertension, joint issues, dislocations, subluxations, gastrointestinal issues....the list goes on.
More information can be found at ednf.org