Episode 37: Understanding Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome with Dr. Sujana Reddy
In this episode of the YMyHealth podcast, Co-Host Julie Woon sits down with Dr. Sujuna Reddy, DO, an internal medicine physician who knows exactly what it's like to be dismissed by doctors—because it happened to her. After decades of unexplained symptoms, Sajuna finally got a diagnosis: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). She was diagnosed at age 28. Now, she’s using her medical degree and lived experience to help others navigate this often-misunderstood condition.
Dr. Reddy explains the diagnostic criteria for hypermobile EDS, outlines the most frequently missed symptoms, and shares how her personal experience shaped her approach to patient care. She also highlights the growing need for multidisciplinary support, clinical research, and provider education to address widespread misdiagnosis and delayed treatment.
This episode is a must-listen for healthcare professionals, patients navigating chronic illness, or anyone seeking to better understand the lived reality of connective tissue disorders.
🎧 Tune in now, and don’t forget to share this with a friend who’s been told “it’s just anxiety.”
Highlights:
(00:40) – Introducing Dr. Sujuna Reddy and her medical background
(01:42) – What is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and how does it impact the body
(03:21) – Dr. Reddy’s personal diagnosis journey and its professional impact
(04:46) – Common but overlooked symptoms: dysautonomia, GI issues, and more
(06:20) – Anesthesia resistance, proprioception issues, and immune dysfunction
(10:40) – The diagnostic delays and misdiagnosis that affect EDS patients
(14:40) – The role of specialists and the importance of coordinated care
(17:23) – Treatment approaches: from physical therapy to assistive devices
(18:27) – How EDS affects quality of life—physically, socially, and emotionally
(20:47) – Trusted resources for EDS patients and providers
(22:41) – Emerging research and promising developments in EDS treatment
(25:05) – A message to healthcare providers.
Links:
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Learn more about this episode's guest, Dr. Sujuna Reddy, DO, of The EDS Clinic here: https://www.eds.clinic/team/dr-sujana-reddy-do
The EDS Clinic is part of the Ehlers-Danlos Society's Centers of Excellence Program. It is one of the few premier clinics around the country providing care for patients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS).
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