If you’re hypermobile or have been told you might have EDS or a hypermobility spectrum disorder, you may have noticed a pattern: Pain that doesn’t fully make sense based on imaging Dizziness, fatigue, or “weird body symptoms” Feeling stuck in fight-or-flight Symptoms that flare with stress, illness, or lack of sleep A history of injuries that seem to linger longer than expected You might also have heard that the nervous system or trauma plays a role, which can feel confusing