A Young Patient with Chronic Pain and Suspected Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
10-18-2026
Abstract
A 19-year-old male with history of Burkitt’s leukemia in remission, chronic joint pain, and hypermobility syndrome presented with fatigue and symptoms of orthostatic intolerance concerning for postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome as well as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. He has had persistent fatigue, syncope, and functional limitation despite multidisciplinary management, including pain medicine involvement. Cardiac evaluation included ambulatory monitoring with planned tilt-table testing. Symptom improvement was partially achieved with a multimodal pain regimen including low-dose naltrexone. This case highlights the complexity of chronic pain management in patients with suspected connective tissue and autonomic disorders and emphasizes a multidisciplinary, individualized approach to care.
Recommended Citation
Tobar C. Clemans R. A young patient with chronic pain and suspected Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. Presented at: American Society of Anesthesiologists, The Anesthesiology Meeting; 2026 Oct 18; San Diego, CA. Available from: https://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/#!/21448/presentation/9299
Comments
American Society of Anesthesiologists, The Anesthesiology Meeting, October 16-20, 2026, San Diego, CA