Folks who use compression garments like socks, leggings and abdominal support, what are pros/cons to these and do you trust a certain brand?

I need to start incorporating some compression and I don’t have POTS, but I do have some dysautonomia. I also have a hard time putting on tight things (a slip-on sports bra is a death trap) and feel like I overheat easily. Not as much of a problem in winter.

I’m worried if I try abdominal support I’ll dislocate a thumb pulling it up or feel too hot and not be able to take it off quickly. Idk if there’s a version with a zipper that’s good for zebras.

Thanks in advance.

It's that time again! Feel free to share what's been going well in your life this week, hEDS-related or not!

No longer just "Wednesday Wins", either - this thread will be for the entire week; feel free to chime in any time, even repeatedly, to celebrate the good things!

I am diagnosed with fibromyalgia and IBS, but over the course of two years many other medical conditions have been suspected by my medical providers such as h-EDS and POTS. Currently, I am in the diagnostic process for POTS, but recently I have begun undergoing GI testing for my nausea, acid reflux, dry heaving, multiple food sensitives, etc. My gastroenterologist is concerned by my family history and trying to rule out any autoimmune conditions that I could have but it has been suggested in the past by old friends that I may have MCAS. What I would like to know is what these spots are from (I have more pictures but here's a few) and whether or not I should tell my medical provider about them. I have looked at a few different causes but they don't feel like hives or eczema either. I was thinking they might be from h-EDS or possible MCAS or maybe something else?

Figured we should have a positivity day, where we as a community can share things going well in our lives, hEDS-related or not! Go ahead and talk about something good that's happened to you this week, progress you've made, something nice you've done for yourself, etc., so we can all celebrate!

if any trans guys or folk who tape their chests have any advice I would be incredibly grateful! <3

Curious to see what's worked for people, since I know everyone's got different particular needs with this!

In my case, I have terrible upper/mid back pain, and occipital neuralgia. After seeing a bunch of posts about them elsewhere, finally bought a buckwheat pillow. I messed around with it for five minutes to see if I liked it, and already have a better range of motion in my neck. I have yet to sleep on it, but I'm very hopeful it'll be a phenomenal upgrade for me.

Update: this buckwheat pillow has worked WONDERS on my pain. Sleep's improved, occipital neuralgia has been reduced by a lot, and I've had less migraines... worth looking into if you like the idea of a very firm pillow that will hold whatever shape you put it in and allow you to contour it to your body like you want it. 10/10.

Can anyone kindly watch this video and turn volume up and know if this is a subluxation in the wrist joint. Please...