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Posted on September 24, 2012
Most EDSers have problems using a computer. If we work at a desk, our elbows are resting on firm plastic armrests or on a hard desk surface. Either way, we’re placing pressure on the point of our elbow for prolonged periods of time. This leaves us prone to joint pain or elbow bursitis, a painful […]
Posted on August 22, 2012
www.EDSawareness.com launched its new online resource at the EDNF Learning Conference last week in Cincinnati, Ohio. “We had an overwhelming response”, says John Ferman, Founder. “My wife passed away in 2008 – never knowing EDS was the cause of 30 years of chronic pain. This was the same year my daughter was diagnosed with […]
Posted on August 5, 2012
Kristen Means discusses her journey with EDS. 1 in 10 Americans have hypermobility connective tissue disorders, according to EDS expert, Dr. Fraser C. Henderson, Sr. MD. That’s 30 million people – and we don’t know exactly how many are afflicted with EDS. Many of them suffer daily with invisible pain and chronic fatigue. Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome […]
Posted on July 14, 2012
EDSers are often frustrated with kitchen implements – they may be ineffective, difficult to use, or downright painful! Opening jars, bottles and cans are high on the list of complaints. Slicing, peeling, and cutting with knives is often painful. Lifting heavy pots, especially those with long handles, create torque on the wrist that makes it […]
Posted on June 12, 2012
Sometimes when I am in pain with EDS, I need to sleep on my side. In the past this has been very difficult because I toss and turn until I get the blanket correctly positioned between my knees. This drives me nuts, and I end up moving around in bed to try to get comfortable. Most of […]
Posted on June 10, 2012
Having EDS … it is often very difficult to get comfortable. I find that this multi-postition back support system helps me rest and sleep. I can use it on the floor or in bed. I can position the wedges the way I want them and get support where I need it. This set is made up of three […]
Posted on June 8, 2012
With EDS, we all have those painful situations. When I am in pain, I like to have options. One of the most effective, natural methods for relieving pain is a hot or cold pack. Some packs are designed for heat, and others can be used for cold. The latest hot and cold therapy packs an be used for both. […]
Posted on June 7, 2012
Many EDSers are having problems with their knees. We need that extra support, particularly when we are walking or standing for long periods. It is important that we stabilize the knee joint properly. Some EDSers need support all the time; others may need it only when they leave the home, take walks, travel or […]
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