In this episode of the Autoimmune Rehab Podcast, I sit down with Lorraine Ansell to explore the often-overlooked connection between hypercuriosity and pain and how it relates to Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS). Many people spend years searching for answers while being told their symptoms are “normal” or all in their head.
Lorraine explains the signs of hEDS, why it is so frequently missed or misdiagnosed, and how hypermobility can contribute to chronic pain, fatigue, joint instability, digestive issues, and other seemingly unrelated symptoms. We also discuss why some people with chronic illness develop hypercuriosity in their search for answers and how understanding the root cause can change the healing journey.
If you’ve been living with unexplained pain, multiple diagnoses, or feel like you’re constantly researching your symptoms without finding real answers, this conversation may provide the missing piece you’ve been looking for.
Lorraine is a writer, speaker and storyteller focused on chronic pain, resilience and the human experience. She draws on her lived experience of chronic conditions including hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and sight-related complications, including a previously detached retina. She is the author of The Surrender Agenda, a reflective exploration of living well with chronic illness, and speaks globally on health, mindset and identity. She is currently training as a Narrative Work Disability Coach Practitioner.
https://www.lorraineansellauthor.com/- Learn more about her and connect with her and get some free resources.
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