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This resolution declares May 2025 as Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD) Awareness Month, recognizing these inherited connective tissue disorders that affect approximately 1 in 5,000 people. The resolution highlights the key characteristics of EDS and HSD, which include overly flexible joints, hyperextensible skin, and fragile body tissues, and notes that individuals with these conditions often experience significant health challenges such as fatigue, headaches, gastrointestinal problems, and cardiovascular irregularities. While emphasizing that there is currently no cure for EDS or HSD and that management involves addressing individual symptoms, the resolution also points out the limited access to knowledgeable healthcare professionals in Wisconsin and the critical need for increased awareness. By promoting understanding among medical professionals and the general public, the resolution aims to improve diagnosis, management, and research for people living with these complex medical conditions, ultimately seeking to enhance the quality of life for those affected by EDS and HSD.

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/joint_resolution/ajr37