The physiological comorbidities of autism
So I've been exploring the things in my experience that are possibly related to autism. Physical discomforts or weaknesses.
One is hypermobility, I definitely am hypermobile and score high on that Beighton scale. I think I read the 80% of autists are hypermobile. I have stretchy skin as well and am.aware if a connection to EDS but if that's a factor for me it's on the low end of the spectrum.
Another thing is sensitivity to histamine in food.i am also in early menopause and have discovered strong histamine reactions to my diet- so I am switching to low histamine foods and feeling a little better day by day. Menopause can exacerbate histamine sensitivity, but now that I know about it I think I've suffered life long with it... periods of inexplicable fatigue (extreme), brain fog, lethargy, and body aches. I always just thought of myself as weak. It turns out, I'm just super sensitive in many areas and it has had a major impact on my life.
Anyone else experience these things, or other physiological things that have a shown or suspected link to autism?