throat

Illustration of a young Black woman coughing during a meal while holding her throat, with a bowl of soup containing a spoon and a glass of water in front of her, representing swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) associated with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD).

Why Is Swallowing So Hard? Dysphagia in EDS and HSD 

If you’ve ever coughed while eating, felt like food got stuck in your throat, or found yourself avoiding certain foods because they’re harder to swallow, you’re not alone. Many people with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD) describe these experiences, yet swallowing problems are often overshadowed by other symptoms like joint pain or […]