What if the very things you do to feel or look better are quietly making you feel worse? In this solo episode of the Bendy Bodies Podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein answers listener questions—but what begins as a practical Q&A quickly dives into rarely discussed truths about cosmetic procedures, EMFs, neuroinflammation, and even fragrances as dangerous triggers.

You’ll hear surprising stories from patients who’ve suffered unexpected complications—and discover how seemingly harmless habits, like party tricks or perfume, could be tipping the scale toward long-term damage. Plus, Dr. Bluestein unpacks the case for renaming MCAS, the underrecognized connection between transness and hypermobility, and why your surgeon might not be as EDS-aware as they claim.

If you think you’ve already heard it all about EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes), HSD (Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders), MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome), and chronic illness—you haven’t heard this.

Takeaways:

You might be surprised to learn which test isn’t as useful for diagnosing MCAS as people think.

The brain fog you're feeling? There's a cellular player involved—and it's not just inflammation.

Some reactions you're calling “allergies” might be something very different (and trickier to detect).

The way mast cells interact with the brain could change how we think about neurodevelopment.

A few supplements could help—but only if you're asking the right questions first.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:17 Testosterone Therapy Insights
05:56 Cosmetic Treatments and EDS
12:41 Raynaud's Syndrome and Small Fiber Neuropathy
18:16 Transness and Hypermobility
21:35 Mast Cell Activation Spectrum
25:17 Fragrances, EMFs, and Party Tricks

Connect with YOUR Hypermobility Specialist, Dr. Linda Bluestein, MD at https://www.hypermobilitymd.com/.

Thank YOU so much for tuning in. We hope you found this episode informative, inspiring, useful, validating, and enjoyable. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to level up your knowledge about hypermobility disorders and the people who have them.

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Blogs: https://www.nova.edu/nim/neuroinflammation-research/index.html

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