New York Post

The unpredictable disease attacking women 5 times more than men — doctors only study it for ‘one minute’

By Kyra Breslin
Published May 27, 2026

At 15, Emma Widmar was a healthy athlete in Wisconsin before her body began to unravel. 

She developed facial swelling, unexplained prolonged menstrual bleeding, fainting spells and food reactions so extreme that she required a feeding tube. She lost 60 pounds.

From Constant Pain to Renewed Energy: Pamela’s LDN Success Story with hEDS & MCAS

Pamela from the United States shares her journey with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), detailing how Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) transformed her quality of life.

Jenn's Story of Managing MCAS, EDS and POTS

Living with MCAS and POTS: Sarah's Journey of Diagnosis and Management

 Judith, hailing from the United States, delved into the intricacies of navigating familial medical challenges associated with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), postural orthostati

Dixie, shares her experiences living with multiple chronic conditions, including MCAS and EDS.

Living with Multiple Chronic Illnesses: One Woman's Journey