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2025 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 39
April 29, 2025 - Introduced by Senators JAMES, KEYESKI, RATCLIFF and SPREITZER,
cosponsored by Representatives ARMSTRONG, DITTRICH, BROWN, MADISON,
O'CONNOR and SINICKI. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.
Relating to: declaring May 2025 as Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes and Hypermobility
Spectrum Disorders Awareness Month.
Whereas, Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) are a group of 13 inherited
connective tissue disorders that together affect 1 in 5,000 people. Each type of EDS
has its own set of symptoms, but some features are seen across all types of EDS,
including overly flexible joints, hyperextensible skin, and fragile body tissues; and
Whereas, hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD) are inherited connective
tissue disorders similar to EDS that cause overly flexible and unstable joints,
injury, and pain; and
Whereas, persons with EDS and HSD often have fatigue, headaches,
gastrointestinal problems, abnormal blood pressure and heart rate, and other
symptoms that interfere with function and quality of life; and
Whereas, there is no cure for any type of EDS or HSD. The conditions are
managed by addressing a person[s symptoms. EDS and HSD can cause a variety of
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symptoms in many different areas of the body, so people with these conditions may
require multiple providers in different specialties to manage their care; and
Whereas, access to professionals who are knowledgeable about EDS and HSD
is limited in Wisconsin. Lack of awareness about EDS and HSD in Wisconsin and
across the world stands in the way of the diagnosis, management, and research of
these conditions; and
Whereas, awareness of EDS and HSD by both medical professionals and the
general public can help improve the lives of people living with EDS and HSD in
Wisconsin; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That Wisconsin hereby
declares May 2025 as Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes and Hypermobility Spectrum
Disorders Awareness Month and encourages its citizens to observe the same.
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