A wake-up call to the medical community sent directly with data from commercial health insurers A new study focused on the prevalence of multisystem diagnoses among hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) patients sheds light on a critical aspect of this complex condition: the widespread systemic impact it has on the body and the connection to other […]
The following is not intended to be medical advice. If you have questions about low-dose naltrexone, please speak to your doctor. The drug Narcan, or naloxone, has been in the news for the last five to ten years due to its effective use as an opioid-reversal agent. If someone is overdosing, a spray of […]
This is the sixth and last article in the clinician-associated trauma series. Soon, all six articles will be released in a downloadable e-book available at Chronic Pain Partners’ website. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to leave a comment below or email the author of the series at kate [at] chronicpainpartners [dot] […]
TW: If you feel dismissed by loved ones, or struggle especially from family of origin issues related to your invisible illness, this post can be triggering. As I navigate the choppy waters of my chronic invisible illness, I’ve come to a heart-wrenching realization: my family dynamic, instead of being my safe haven, is a downward […]
In this article, there will be facts and opinions. Please take as such and ensure you speak with a well-trained healthcare or mental health provider to ensure you get the best care for dysautonomia and/or anxiety disorders to ensure you are correctly diagnosed and treated. This is not medical advice, but one person’s lived experience […]
Summary: Proud Stutter is a short film featuring Maya, who grew up with a stutter she believed she needed to overcome, embarking on a transformative journey of self-acceptance. Realizing that stuttering is simply another way of speaking, she creates a podcast to amplify the voices of those who share her experience. Through candid conversations, Maya […]
People with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) often face physical barriers limiting access and opportunity, yet our community is incredibly resilient and adept at finding creative solutions to overcome these challenges. These obstacles, often centered around mobility limitations and chronic pain, are familiar territory for many of us. But Rita Ebel, the focus of the new Chronic […]
Why Use Technology in HealthMany of us wish there was an ‘all-in-one’ app ideal app to help manage Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) so patients and their caregivers could have an easier time managing health data, symptoms, doctors, medical records and more. Everyone knows healthcare is going digital, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is likely to change the […]
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