Neurodivergent traits are frequently observed in individuals with chronic pain and/or chronic fatigue (CP/CF), yet the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. This study investigated the proportion of likely autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in patients with CP/CF and examined whether joint hypermobility-a marker of variant connective tissue-mediated this relationship. We conducted a case-control study using an online survey. Eighty-three adults with CP/CF and 91 adults…
