July 10, 2025
Why Do Some GI Problems Hide from Every Test? with Dr. Zachary Spiritos (Ep 153)
Bendy Bodies with Dr. Linda BluesteinAbout this episode
Dr. Linda Bluestein dives deep into the tangled web of gastrointestinal disorders with neurogastroenterologist Dr. Zachary Spiritos. They tackle the silent struggles of patients with EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome), POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), and MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome), especially those whose GI tests always come back “normal.” From misunderstood motility problems to surprising treatment twists, this episode is full of revelations that might change the way you think about your gut. And yes, there’s even a how-to on better pooping. Takeaways: Why your GI test results might be “normal”… but your symptoms are anything but. How slow motility and visceral hypersensitivity often masquerade as IBS. The overlooked connection between hypermobility, dysautonomia, and GI dysfunction. Why some patients are misdiagnosed for years—and how that’s finally changing. A surprising but effective tip to improve your daily bathroom routine. References: Breath-Test for SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth): https://www.triosmartbreath.com/ Mark Pimentel, MD: https://www.cedars-sinai.org/provider/mark-pimentel-887112.html Episode 127: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ngUY9VPRcc Want more Dr. Zachary Spiritos? Website: https://www.everbettermedicine.health Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drzacspiritos/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zachary.spiritos/ Want more Dr. Linda Bluestein, MD? Website: https://www.hypermobilitymd.com/ . YouTube: youtube.com/@bendybodiespodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hypermobilitymd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BendyBodiesPodcast X: https://twitter.com/BluesteinLinda LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hypermobilitymd/ Newsletter: https://hypermobilitymd.substack.com/ Shop my Amazon store https://www.amazon.com/shop/hypermobilitymd Thank YOU so much for tuning in. We hope you found this episode informative, inspiring, useful, validating, and enjoyable. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to level up your knowledge about hypermobility disorders and the people who have them. Join YOUR Bendy Bodies community at https://www.bendybodiespodcast.com/ . YOUR bendy body is our highest priority! Use this affiliate link for Algonot to get an extra 5% off your entire order: https://algonot.com/coupon/bendbod/ Learn more about Human Content at http://www.human-content.com Podcast Advertising/Business Inquiries: sales@human-content.com Part of the Human Content Podcast Network FTC: This video is not sponsored. Links are commissionable, meaning I may earn commission from purchases made through links Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices